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1951

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2015

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Border

This is a Border. It is dated 18th–late 19th century and we acquired it in 1951. Its medium is linen, glass beads and its technique is cut work. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Mrs. R. Keith Kane. It is credited Gift of Mrs. R. Keith Kane from the estate of Mrs. Robert B. Noyes.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 23 × 387 cm (9 1/16 in. × 12 ft. 8 3/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Border; linen, glass beads; H x W: 23 × 387 cm (9 1/16 in. × 12 ft. 8 3/8 in.); Gift of Mrs. R. Keith Kane from the estate of Mrs. Robert B. Noyes; 1951-60-27

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