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Tablecover

This is a Tablecover. It is dated 17th century and we acquired it in 1974. Its medium is silk on linen and its technique is satin and outline stitches on plain weave; cardwoven fringe; bobbin lace. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 71.5 x 221 cm (28 1/8 in. x 7 ft. 3 in.)

Cite this object as

Tablecover; silk on linen; H x W: 71.5 x 221 cm (28 1/8 in. x 7 ft. 3 in.); 1974-8-18

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