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Border

This is a Border. It is dated ca. 1850 and we acquired it in 1974. Its medium is linen and its technique is bobbin lace appliqué on net. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Mary Carothers and Charles de Limur. It is credited Gift of Mrs. Mary Carothers and Charles de Limur in memory of Ethel Mary de Limur.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 33 x 540 cm (13 in. x 17 ft. 8 5/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Border; linen; H x W: 33 x 540 cm (13 in. x 17 ft. 8 5/8 in.); Gift of Mrs. Mary Carothers and Charles de Limur in memory of Ethel Mary de Limur; 1974-10-18

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