Embroidered Muslin Collar With Mechlin Bobbin Lace Edge

Description (Brief):

White on white embroidered muslin collar with Mechlin bobbin lace border with Fond d'Armour 12-thread ground from the late 18th century.

Date Made: Late 18th century

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.L6901Catalog Number: L6901.000Accession Number: 50762

Object Name: Lacelace, collarObject Type: lace

Physical Description: white on white embroidery (overall production method/technique)bobbin lace, mechlin (overall, border production method/technique)Measurements: overall: 7 3/4 in x 22 in; x 19.685 cm x 55.88 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b4-eb8f-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_624576

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