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1974

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Flounce (France)

This is a Flounce. It is dated 1700–1750 and we acquired it in 1974. Its medium is linen and its technique is bobbin lace, brussels style. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Mary Carothers and Charles de Limur. It is credited Gift of Mrs. Mary Carothers and Charles de Limur in memory of Ethel Mary de Limur.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 38.5 x 173 cm (15 3/16 in. x 5 ft. 8 1/8 in.) Repeat: 33 cm (13 in.)

Cite this object as

Flounce (France); linen; H x W: 38.5 x 173 cm (15 3/16 in. x 5 ft. 8 1/8 in.) Repeat: 33 cm (13 in.); Gift of Mrs. Mary Carothers and Charles de Limur in memory of Ethel Mary de Limur; 1974-10-14

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