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Alençon and Argentan Needle Lace Cuff

Alençon and Argentan Needle Lace Cuff

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Description (Brief)
Argentan and Alençon cuff or child's collar. The Argentan mesh is partially loosely buttonhole stitched and partially wrapped.
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
Lace
lace, collar
lace, cuff
Object Type
lace
Physical Description
needle lace, alençon, argentan (overall production method/technique)
linen (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 7 1/2 in x 1 1/2 in; x 19.05 cm x 3.81 cm
ID Number
TE.L7014B
catalog number
L7014.00B
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. James W. Pinchot
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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