Late 18th Century Border With Droschel Ground

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Description (Brief):

Brussels Point d'Angleterre bobbin lace border from the late 18th century with bobbin made Droschel ground. Each approximately 6.5 inch long repeat is slightly different.

Date Made: late 18th C

Location: Currently not on view

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Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. James W. Pinchot, 1909

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: TE.L6881Catalog Number: L6881.000

Object Name: Lacelace, borderObject Type: lace

Physical Description: bobbin lace (overall production method/technique)Measurements: overall: 2 in x 44 in; x 5.08 cm x 111.76 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a4-3938-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_623641

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