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1955

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Border (Spain)

This is a Border. It is dated 18th century and we acquired it in 1955. Its medium is linen, silk and its technique is plain weave embroidered using satin stitch. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Richard Cranch Greenleaf (American, 1887–1961).

Its dimensions are

H x W: 50 x 27 cm (19 11/16 x 10 5/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Border (Spain); linen, silk; H x W: 50 x 27 cm (19 11/16 x 10 5/8 in.); 1955-98-3

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