Altar frontal

possibly Flemish

16th century

Not on view

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Title: Altar frontal
Date: 16th century
Culture: possibly Flemish
Medium: Embroidered net
Dimensions: L. 108 x W. 40 inches
274.3 x 101.6 cm
Classification: Textiles-Laces
Credit Line: Gift of Susan Dwight Bliss, 1954
Object Number: 54.189.5
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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