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Border (England), early–mid-17th century

This is a Border. It is dated early–mid-17th century and we acquired it in 1945. Its medium is linen and its technique is early narrow bobbin made tape with fillings of needle made lace. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Mrs. Morris Hawkes.

Its dimensions are

Repeat: 3.5 in.

Cite this object as

Border (England), early–mid-17th century; linen; Repeat: 3.5 in.; 1945-9-6

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