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Border

This is a Border. It is dated 18th–19th century and we acquired it in 1931. Its medium is linen, silk and its technique is cross stitch on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Sarah Cooper Hewitt. It is credited Gift of Sarah Cooper Hewitt.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 9.8 x 28 cm (3 7/8 x 11 in.)

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Border; linen, silk; H x W: 9.8 x 28 cm (3 7/8 x 11 in.); Gift of Sarah Cooper Hewitt; 1931-66-141

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