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Border (Fragment) — Flanders

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Written by: Nikolai RomanoContributing Writer · Furniture & Decorative Arts
Carpets & Textiles · Catalogue no. 209363
Flanders

Border (Fragment)

StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byArt Institute of Chicago
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Artist / MakerFlanders
Date1750/1800
Culture / OriginFlanders
MediumCotton, bobbin straight lace of a type known as "Mechlin" with a kat stitch mesh ground
Dimensions11.6 × 35.8 cm (4 5/8 × 14 1/8 in.); Repeat Upper border: W.: 8.6 cm (3 3/8 in.); Main border: H.: 14.7 cm (5 3/4 in.)
DepartmentTextiles
TypeTextile
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