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1901

  • Work on this object began.

1925

  • Work on this object ended.

1952

  • We acquired this object.

2015

2025

  • You found it!

Trimming, early 20th century

This is a Trimming. It is dated early 20th century and we acquired it in 1952. Its technique is needle knotting called bebilla. It is a part of the Textiles department.

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Trimming, early 20th century; 1952-5-7

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