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Border (Italy)

This is a Border. It is dated 16th century and we acquired it in 1945. Its medium is linen and its technique is grid of withdrawn element work with needle lace, reticella style. It is a part of the Textiles department.

It is credited Mrs. Morris Hawkes.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 7 x 239.8 cm (2 3/4 in. x 7 ft. 10 7/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Border (Italy); linen; H x W: 7 x 239.8 cm (2 3/4 in. x 7 ft. 10 7/16 in.); Mrs. Morris Hawkes; 1945-9-1

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