This lace pattern is printed on light brown thin cardboard. It is titled Diamond Point Edging and copyrighted 1904. All rights reserved. Rows of dots with the first connected with a zig-zag line and tiny numbers 1-21 indicate the order of making the lace. The corresponding instructions are printed in The American Lace Maker, Volume 1, pages 4 and 5, as Lesson No. 4. This pattern was 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
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Credit Line: Gift of Jean Scorgie
Data Source: National Museum of American History
Id Number: 2016.0048.05DAccession Number: 2016.0048Catalog Number: 2016.0048.05D
Object Name: pattern, bobbin lace
Physical Description: paper (overall material)Measurements: overall: 2 in x 11 1/2 in; 5.08 cm x 29.21 cm
Metadata Usage: CC0
Guid: https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b2-6c14-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
Record Id: nmah_1804170
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