Border

Italian, Sicily

17th century

Not on view

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Provenance

Title: Border
Date: 17th century
Culture: Italian, Sicily
Medium: Silk on linen
Dimensions: L. 25 1/2 x W. 2 5/8 inches (64.8 x 6.7 cm)
Classification: Textiles-Embroidered
Credit Line: Anonymous Gift, 1879
Object Number: 79.1.294
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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