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1978

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2009

2024

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Border (Italy)

This is a Border. It is dated 17th century and we acquired it in 1978. Its medium is linen and its technique is needle lace (punto in aria). It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Mrs. Howard J. Sachs and Peter G. Sachs. It is credited Gift of Mrs. Howard J. Sachs and Mr. Peter G. Sachs in memory of Miss Edith L. Sachs.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 100 x 109 cm (39 3/8 x 42 15/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Border (Italy); linen; H x W: 100 x 109 cm (39 3/8 x 42 15/16 in.); Gift of Mrs. Howard J. Sachs and Mr. Peter G. Sachs in memory of Miss Edith L. Sachs; 1978-168-24

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