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Square

This is a Square. It is dated 16th century and we acquired it in 1938. Its medium is linen and its technique is needlework on knotted net. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 12.5 × 15 cm (4 15/16 × 5 7/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Square; linen; H x W: 12.5 × 15 cm (4 15/16 × 5 7/8 in.); 1938-23-17

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