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Border (Crete)

This is a Border. It is dated 19th century and we acquired it in 1973. Its medium is silk embroidery on linen foundation and its technique is embroidered on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Virginia Hamill Johnson and Clara Waldeck.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 16 x 66 cm (6 5/16 x 26 in.)

Cite this object as

Border (Crete); silk embroidery on linen foundation; H x W: 16 x 66 cm (6 5/16 x 26 in.); 1973-76-6

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