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Border (Belgium)

This is a Border. It is dated 18th century and we acquired it in 1962. Its medium is linen, cotton and its technique is bobbin lace, valencienne style. 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: 7.5 x 105 cm (2 15/16 x 41 5/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Border (Belgium); linen, cotton; H x W: 7.5 x 105 cm (2 15/16 x 41 5/16 in.); Bequest of Richard Cranch Greenleaf in memory of his mother, Adeline Emma Greenleaf; 1962-50-152

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