18th Century Bobbin Lace Border
18th Century Bobbin Lace Border
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- Description (Brief)
- Mid 18th century Point d'Angleterre border with floral and stylistic motifs connected with Droschel bobbin lace ground. A machine made entre deux has been added during the revival period.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- Lace
- lace, border
- Object Type
- lace
- date made
- ca 1760
- Physical Description
- bobbin lace, brussels, droschel (overall production method/technique)
- Measurements
- overall: 82 in x 2 3/4 in; 208.28 cm x 6.985 cm
- ID Number
- TE.T16249
- catalog number
- T16249.000
- Credit Line
- Mr. Leon Orlowski
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- Home and Community Life: Textiles
- Lace
- Textiles
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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