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Border
Unknown17th century
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
New York, United States
Border with a repeat pattern of three large rounded pendants. In each, a central motif is comprised of a grotesque human figure surmounted by a vase with a rising, foliated spray. Flanking the central motif are birds in flight, animals and peacocks. Each pendant is framed by a border of stylized floral forms.
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Details
- Title: Border
- Creator: Unknown
- Date Created: 17th century
- Type: Border
- Rights: Bequest of Richard Cranch Greenleaf in memory of his mother, Adeline Emma Greenleaf
- Medium: Medium: linen Technique: bobbin lace, discontinuous tape
- Provenance: Ex-collection: Frances Morris
- Exhibitions: CUM: "The Greenleaf Collection, Textile Arts from 16th to 19th century," 22 Jan. to 9 May 1964, p. 19, no. 272.
- Dimensions: H x W: 43.5 x 16.7 cm (17 1/8 x 6 9/16 in.)
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