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1952

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Altar Cover (Italy)

This is a Altar cover. It is dated 17th century and we acquired it in 1952. Its medium is linen and its technique is filet lace, bobbin lace. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 295 x 48 cm (9 ft. 8 1/8 in. x 18 7/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Altar Cover (Italy); linen; H x W: 295 x 48 cm (9 ft. 8 1/8 in. x 18 7/8 in.); 1952-162-123

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