Part of a dress border

Greek Islands, Crete

18th century

Not on view

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Title: Part of a dress border
Date: 18th century
Culture: Greek Islands, Crete
Medium: Silk on linen
Dimensions: L. 96 x W. 14 1/4 inches (243.8 x 36.2 cm)
Classification: Textiles-Embroidered
Credit Line: Bequest of Richard B. Seager, 1926
Object Number: 26.34.5
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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