Border

French

18th century

Not on view

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Title: Border
Date: 18th century
Culture: French
Medium: Needle lace, point de France
Dimensions: L. 47 x W. 4 1/4 inches (119.4 x 10.8 cm)
Classification: Textiles-Laces
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Robert L. Stuart, 1888
Object Number: 88.2.12
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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