Border
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Border

TitleBorder
Dateca. 1880 19th century
MediumMedium: silk, metal-wrapped silk threads Technique: machine-made net foundation with machine embroidery and couched metal thread
Classificationlace
OriginSwitzerland or France
Holding institutionSmithsonian Open Access
Credit lineGift of Mrs. Morris Charney
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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