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Bib Fragment (Italy)

This is a Bib fragment. It is dated 16th–17th century and we acquired it in 1971. Its medium is linen and its technique is grid of laid cord with needle lace, reticella style. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was bequest of Marian Hague. It is credited Bequest of Marian Hague.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 26.4 × 18.4 cm (10 3/8 × 7 1/4 in.)

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Bib Fragment (Italy); linen; H x W: 26.4 × 18.4 cm (10 3/8 × 7 1/4 in.); Bequest of Marian Hague; 1971-50-309

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