Seven Borders
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Seven Borders

TitleSeven Borders
ArtistBelgium
Date1850/75 19th century
MediumCotton, bobbin straight lace of a type known as "Valenciennes" with a square Valenciennes mesh ground
Classificationtextile
OriginBelgium Belgium
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineGift of Mrs. William Bentley Walker
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Seven Borders” is a work by Belgium, dated 1850/75. It is executed in cotton, bobbin straight lace of a type known as "valenciennes" with a square valenciennes mesh ground and classified as textile. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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