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Bolster End

This is a Bolster end. It was embroidered by Unknown. It is dated 19th century and we acquired it in 2022. Its medium is silk, metallic thread, cotton, paper, ramie. It is a part of the department.

This object was bequest of Marsha Carson. It is credited Bequest of Marsha Carson.

Its dimensions are

H x W (framed): 31 × 31.2 cm (12 3/16 × 12 5/16 in.) H x W x D: 24.1 × 12.7 × 0.6 cm (9 1/2 in. × 5 in. × 1/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Bolster End; Embroidered by Unknown; silk, metallic thread, cotton, paper, ramie; H x W (framed): 31 × 31.2 cm (12 3/16 × 12 5/16 in.) H x W x D: 24.1 × 12.7 × 0.6 cm (9 1/2 in. × 5 in. × 1/4 in.); Bequest of Marsha Carson; 2022-40-38

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