Fine Point d'Angleterre Bobbin Lace Lappet
Fine Point d'Angleterre Bobbin Lace Lappet
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- Description
- Very fine lace lappet with rounded end. Only one of a pair. The technique is Brussels bobbin lace with rolled edges and grounded with droschel ground. Style of around 1740
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- Lace
- lace, lappet
- Object Type
- lace
- date made
- 1730-1750
- Physical Description
- linen (overall material)
- bobbin lace, Brussels (overall production method/technique)
- bobbin lace, droschel (overall ground production method/technique)
- Measurements
- overall: 26 in x 4 in; 66.04 cm x 10.16 cm
- ID Number
- TE.T14943.000
- catalog number
- T14943.000
- Credit Line
- gift of Mrs. Hans Petchek, 1969
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- Cultural and Community Life: Textiles
- Lace
- Textiles
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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