Border

Italian

16th century

Not on view

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Title: Border
Date: 16th century
Culture: Italian
Medium: Embroidered net, buratto, silk
Dimensions: L. 42 x W. 5 inches (106.7 x 12.7 cm)
Classification: Textiles-Laces
Credit Line: Anonymous Gift, 1879
Object Number: 79.1.78
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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