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Border (possibly Belgium)

This is a Border. It is dated 1601–50 and we acquired it in 1951. Its medium is linen and its technique is bobbin lace, discontinuous tape. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Miss Frances Morris. It is credited Gift of Frances Morris.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 16.2 x 83 cm (6 3/8 x 32 11/16 in.) Repeat H: 14 cm (5 1/2 in.)

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Border (possibly Belgium); linen; H x W: 16.2 x 83 cm (6 3/8 x 32 11/16 in.) Repeat H: 14 cm (5 1/2 in.); Gift of Frances Morris; 1951-111-66

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