Lace Pattern; named Edging No. 24

Description:

This lace pattern is printed on light brown thin cardboard. It is titled Edging No. 24 and copyrighted 1904. All rights reserved. Rows of dots with tiny numbers 1-71 indicate the order of making the lace. The corresponding instructions are printed in The American Lace Maker, Volume 1, pages 30-31, as Lesson No. 24, Nile Edging. The pattern has not been used.

Date Made: 1904Copyright Date: 1904

Copyright Holder: Lewis, Sylvester G.Maker: Torchon Lace Company

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States: Missouri, Saint LouisAssociated Place: United States: Missouri, Saint Louis

Subject: Lace Making PatternBobbin LaceLace MakingMail OrderPrinting

Subject:

See more items in: Home and Community Life: Textiles, Clothing & Accessories, Lace, Textiles

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Credit Line: Gift of Jean Scorgie

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 2016.0048.05UAccession Number: 2016.0048Catalog Number: 2016.0048.05U

Object Name: pattern, bobbin lace

Physical Description: paper (overall material)Measurements: overall: 2 11/16 in x 11 1/2 in; 6.82625 cm x 29.21 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b2-cac4-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1804402

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