Flemish Bobbin Lace Cap Back From 18th Century
Flemish Bobbin Lace Cap Back From 18th Century
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- Description
- This is a Flemish bobbin lace capback from the 18th century, made in linen thread. The dense floral motifs are delicate and symmetrical along the center line
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- lace
- lace, capback
- Object Type
- lace
- date made
- 1730-1745
- maker
- unknown
- place made
- Flanders
- Physical Description
- linen (overall material)
- bobbin lace (overall production method/technique)
- Measurements
- overall: 8 1/4 in x 7 1/4 in; 20.955 cm x 18.415 cm
- ID Number
- TE.T15345
- catalog number
- T15345
- accession number
- 293455
- subject
- Lace
- Bobbin Lace
- Linen
- Adornment
- See more items in
- Cultural and Community Life: Textiles
- Clothing & Accessories
- Lace
- Textiles
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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