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Border

This is a Border. It is dated 18th–19th century and we acquired it in 1957. Its medium is linen and its technique is bobbin lace, mechlin style. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Salisbury Day. It is credited Gift of Salisbury Day from the Estate of Katharine Day.

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Border; linen; Gift of Salisbury Day from the Estate of Katharine Day; 1957-119-20

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<ref name=CH>{{cite web |url=https://www-5.collection.cooperhewitt.org/objects/18411609/ |title=Border |author=Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum |accessdate=31 October 2025 |publisher=Smithsonian Institution}}</ref>