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Border (Italy)

This is a Border. It is dated ca. 1600 and we acquired it in 1962. Its medium is linen and its technique is grid of laid cords with needle lace (reticella style). It is a part of the Textiles department.

It is credited Bequest of Richard Cranch Greenleaf in memory of his mother, Adeline Emma Greenleaf.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 61 x 9.3 cm (24 x 3 11/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Border (Italy); linen; H x W: 61 x 9.3 cm (24 x 3 11/16 in.); Bequest of Richard Cranch Greenleaf in memory of his mother, Adeline Emma Greenleaf; 1962-50-224

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