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Border — Switzerland

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Written by: Lucas HughesContributing Writer · Furniture & Decorative Arts
Asian Art · Catalogue no. 184371
Switzerland

Border

StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byArt Institute of Chicago
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Artist / MakerSwitzerland
Date1601/50
Culture / OriginSwitzerland
MediumLinen, plain weave; embroidered with silk in back, double running, overcast, running, and split stitches; couching and French knots; edged with silk and linen, bobbin lace
Dimensions11.8 × 72.6 cm (4 5/8 × 28 1/2 in.)
DepartmentTextiles
TypeTextile
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