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Border, late 18th–early 19th century

This is a Border. It is dated late 18th–early 19th century and we acquired it in 1957. Its medium is cotton, metal foil wrapped around silk and its technique is bobbin lace, metallic. 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, late 18th–early 19th century; cotton, metal foil wrapped around silk; Gift of Salisbury Day from the Estate of Katharine Day; 1957-119-25

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