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Border (France), early 19th century

This is a Border. It is dated early 19th century and we acquired it in 1962. Its medium is silk and metallic embroidery on silk foundation with metal coils and spangles and its technique is embroidered in satin and stem stitches on twill weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was bequest of Richard Cranch Greenleaf (American, 1887–1961). It is credited Bequest of Richard Cranch Greenleaf in memory of his mother, Adeline Emma Greenleaf.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 32.7 × 58.4 cm (12 7/8 × 23 in.)

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Border (France), early 19th century; silk and metallic embroidery on silk foundation with metal coils and spangles; H x W: 32.7 × 58.4 cm (12 7/8 × 23 in.); Bequest of Richard Cranch Greenleaf in memory of his mother, Adeline Emma Greenleaf; 1962-52-33

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