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Border

This is a Border. It is dated 1750–1800 and we acquired it in 1902. Its medium is silk. metallic and its technique is embroidery using chain stitch with attached sequins on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by John Pierpont Morgan. It is credited Gift of John Pierpont Morgan.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 22 x 84 cm (8 11/16 x 33 1/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Border; silk. metallic; H x W: 22 x 84 cm (8 11/16 x 33 1/16 in.); Gift of John Pierpont Morgan; 1902-1-415

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