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Border (Italy)

This is a Border. It is dated 1650–1700 and we acquired it in 1939. Its medium is linen and its technique is bobbin lace, discontinuous tape. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was bequest of Miss Adele Kneeland. It is credited Bequest of Miss Adele Kneeland through Mrs. Philip Ainsworth Means.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 390 x 24 cm (12 ft. 9 9/16 in. x 9 7/16 in.); repeat: 19.25 inches

Cite this object as

Border (Italy); linen; H x W: 390 x 24 cm (12 ft. 9 9/16 in. x 9 7/16 in.); repeat: 19.25 inches; Bequest of Miss Adele Kneeland through Mrs. Philip Ainsworth Means; 1939-64-19

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