Belgian War Lace pillow top with American Eagle, 1915-16

Description:

This panel was specifically designed to express appreciation to the Americans for their help during World War I. The entire panel was executed in fine Valenciennes style bobbin lace by Belgian lace makers. The American Eagle in the center is flanked by the coats-of-arms of Belgium and the municipality of Ruysselede (Ruiselede) in West Flanders. The inscription “AAN DE VEREENIGDE STATEN” (to the United States) is worked into the lace in the top border. “1914 HULDE EN DANK 1915” (1914 honor and thank you 1915) enhances the bottom border. The side borders contain the words “BELGIE” and “RUYSSELEDE” surrounded by floral designs.

Made During: 1915-1916Part Of Design: 19151914

Maker: unknown

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: BelgiumName And Municipal Shield Part Of Design: Belgium: Flanders, RuiseledeGreat Seal Part Of Design: United States

Web Subject: LaceEuropean HistoryDepicted: coat-of-armsUsed: CottonRelated Event: World War I

Subject:

See more items in: Home and Community Life: Textiles, Government, Politics, and Reform, War Laces, Lace, Textiles, Domestic Furnishings

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Related Publication: Kellogg, Charlotte (Hoffman). Bobbins of Belgium: A Book of Belgian Lace, Lace-Workers, Lace-Schools and Lace-Villages

Credit Line: Gift of Vicomtesse de Beughem

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: TE.E383967Catalog Number: E383967Accession Number: 172208

Object Name: lacetable runnerwar laceObject Type: lace

Physical Description: cotton (overall material)bobbin lace, Valenciennes style (overall production method/technique)Measurements: overall: 19 in x 11 in; 48.26 cm x 27.94 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a4-723e-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_624740

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