Textile Border

China

Late 19th century

  • Titles Textile Border (Descriptive)
  • Artist China
  • Medium metallic thread, silk
  • Dimensions Overall: 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm) Overall1: 30 in. (76.2 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Mr. Robert Dillon in memory of his aunt, Lillian Sample, 1980.213b
  • Work Type textile border
  • Classification Needlework

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