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Trimming (Italy), 17th century

This is a Trimming. It is dated 17th century and we acquired it in 1905. Its medium is metal-wrapped silk thread, flat metal strips and its technique is bobbin lace, metallic. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 21 x 4.5 cm (8 1/4 x 1 3/4 in.)

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Trimming (Italy), 17th century; metal-wrapped silk thread, flat metal strips; H x W: 21 x 4.5 cm (8 1/4 x 1 3/4 in.); 1905-2-55

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