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Undersleeves (USA), ca. 1860

This is a Undersleeves. It is dated ca. 1860 and we acquired it in 1940. Its medium is cotton embroidery on cotton foundation and its technique is cutwork. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Mrs. Robert B. Noyes. It is credited Gift of Robert B. Noyes.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 45 x 23 cm (17 11/16 x 9 1/16 in.)

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Undersleeves (USA), ca. 1860; cotton embroidery on cotton foundation; H x W: 45 x 23 cm (17 11/16 x 9 1/16 in.); Gift of Robert B. Noyes; 1940-81-37-a,b

This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition Duro Olowu Selects.

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