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Cap Streamers (Belgium), 18th century

This is a Cap streamers. It is dated 18th century and we acquired it in 1939. Its medium is linen and its technique is bobbin lace, mechlin style. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Mrs. George Nichols. It is credited Gift of Mrs. George Nichols from the collection of her mother, Mrs. J.P. Morgan.

Its dimensions are

H x W (a): 57.2 x 11.1 cm (22 1/2 x 4 3/8 in.) H x W (b): 54 x 11.4 cm (21 1/4 x 4 1/2 in.)

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Cap Streamers (Belgium), 18th century; linen; H x W (a): 57.2 x 11.1 cm (22 1/2 x 4 3/8 in.) H x W (b): 54 x 11.4 cm (21 1/4 x 4 1/2 in.); Gift of Mrs. George Nichols from the collection of her mother, Mrs. J.P. Morgan; 1939-66-20-a,b

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