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Border

This is a Border. We acquired it in 1939. Its medium is linen and its technique is reticella style, grid of withdrawn element with needle lace, embroidery and cut work. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was bequest of Miss Adele Kneeland. It is credited Bequest of Miss Adele Kneeland through Mrs. Philip Ainsworth Means.

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Border; linen; Bequest of Miss Adele Kneeland through Mrs. Philip Ainsworth Means; 1939-64-17-a/d

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