Ñandutí Needle Lace Collar
Ñandutí Needle Lace Collar
- Description
- This collar is made in the Ñandutí technique with cotton thread. The motifs are circular and semi-circular and two strips are joined to make the collar. Probably made in Paraguay, South America. Ñandutí lace is made on a foundation fabric, which is removed later. Lace making was introduced to Paraguay by the Spaniards in the mid 1600's.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- lace
- lace, collar
- Object Type
- lace
- date made
- 1880-1900
- maker
- unknown
- place made
- Paraguay
- Physical Description
- cotton (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall at neckline: 14 in x 7 in; 35.56 cm x 17.78 cm
- overall outside edge: 35 in x 7 in; 88.9 cm x 17.78 cm
- ID Number
- TE.T15212
- catalog number
- T15212
- accession number
- 290897
- Credit Line
- Gift of Mr. Oliver Murray, 1970
- subject
- Adornment
- Lace
- Cotton
- See more items in
- Cultural and Community Life: Textiles
- Clothing & Accessories
- Lace
- Textiles
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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