Point d'Angleterre Bobbin Lace Cape
Point d'Angleterre Bobbin Lace Cape
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- Description
- This is a small cape or collar made in delicate Point d'Angleterre bobbin lace. The floral, symmetric design indicates French influence. Bobbin lace braids with picots connect the motifs. The cape was refashioned into the current shape in the late 19th century and is bordered with a narrow machine made purl edge. The repairs are made with needle made bars.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- lace
- lace, cape
- Object Type
- lace
- date made
- 1700-1730
- date remodeled
- late 19th century
- maker
- unknown
- place made
- Flanders
- Physical Description
- linen (overall material)
- bobbin lace (overall production method/technique)
- Measurements
- neckedge: 15 1/2 in; 39.37 cm
- center back: 11 1/2 in; 29.21 cm
- ID Number
- TE.T15222
- catalog number
- T15222
- accession number
- 290897
- Credit Line
- Gift of Mr. Oliver Murray, 1970
- subject
- Lace
- Bobbin Lace
- Linen
- Adornment
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- Cultural and Community Life: Textiles
- Clothing & Accessories
- Lace
- Textiles
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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