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Fragment (Italy)

This is a Fragment. It is dated 16th century and we acquired it in 1971. Its medium is silk, linen and its technique is continuous braid like bobbin lace, plain weave fabric. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Narrow trimming of this type appears on collars and cuffs in mid-16th century portraits.

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

Its dimensions are

Width: 3/8 of an inch

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Fragment (Italy); silk, linen; Width: 3/8 of an inch; Bequest of Marian Hague; 1971-50-337

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