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Fragment, 16th century

This is a Fragment. It is dated 16th century and we acquired it in 1937. Its medium is silk and its technique is bobbin lace, continuous braid-like. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Margaret Taylor Johnstone. It is credited Gift of Margaret Taylor Johnstone.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 5.4 × 16.4 cm (2 1/8 × 6 7/16 in.)

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Fragment, 16th century; silk; H x W: 5.4 × 16.4 cm (2 1/8 × 6 7/16 in.); Gift of Margaret Taylor Johnstone; 1937-11-25

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