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1965

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2019

2025

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Border (Italy)

This is a Border. It is dated 17th century and we acquired it in 1965. Its medium is silk, linen and its technique is embroidered net and needle lace (?). It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 172 × 110 cm (5 ft. 7 11/16 in. × 43 5/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Border (Italy); silk, linen; H x W: 172 × 110 cm (5 ft. 7 11/16 in. × 43 5/16 in.); 1965-34-1

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