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Ruffle Fragment

This is a Ruffle fragment. It is dated 17th century and we acquired it in 1971. Its medium is linen and its technique is needle lace. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was bequest of Marian Hague. It is credited Bequest of Marian Hague.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 16.5 × 35.6 cm (6 1/2 in. × 14 in.)

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Ruffle Fragment; linen; H x W: 16.5 × 35.6 cm (6 1/2 in. × 14 in.); Bequest of Marian Hague; 1971-50-327

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