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1954

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Border (Russia)

This is a Border. It is dated 18th century and we acquired it in 1954. Its medium is cotton, silk, metallic thread and its technique is deflected element work and embroidery. It is a part of the Textiles department.

It is credited Museum purchase from Au Panier Fleuri Fund.

Its dimensions are

H x W (exclusive of ribbon and fringe): 127 x 14 cm (50 x 5 1/2 in.)

Cite this object as

Border (Russia); cotton, silk, metallic thread; H x W (exclusive of ribbon and fringe): 127 x 14 cm (50 x 5 1/2 in.); Museum purchase from Au Panier Fleuri Fund; 1954-54-1

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