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Border Fragment (Italy)

This is a Border fragment. It is dated 18th century and we acquired it in 1957. Its medium is linen and its technique is withdrawn element work, knotting (macramé). It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Salisbury Day. It is credited Gift of Salisbury Day from the Estate of Katharine Day.

Its dimensions are

23 x 15 cm (9 1/16 x 5 7/8 in. )

Cite this object as

Border Fragment (Italy); linen; 23 x 15 cm (9 1/16 x 5 7/8 in. ); Gift of Salisbury Day from the Estate of Katharine Day; 1957-119-42

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