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Object Timeline

1901

  • Work on this object began.

1925

  • Work on this object ended.

1952

  • We acquired this object.

2015

2025

  • You found it!

Trimming

This is a Trimming. It is dated early 20th century and we acquired it in 1952. Its medium is silk and its technique is needle knotting called bebilla. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Cite this object as

Trimming; silk; 1952-5-5

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