Brussels Bobbin Lace Appliqué Shawl

Description:

This triangular shawl is of Brussels bobbin lace appliqué over machine made net and is of very good quality. Small embellishment of needle lace enhances the mostly bobbin made floral and ribbon motifs. It was made in the 19th Century of cotton.

Date Made: 1865-1870

Maker: unknown

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: Belgium

Subject: LaceLace MakingCottonAdornmentBobbin Lace

Subject:

See more items in: Home and Community Life: Textiles, Lace, Textiles

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Credit Line: Gift of Miss Rosalie Spang, 1929

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: TE.E345008Accession Number: 107000Catalog Number: E345008

Object Name: lacelace, shawlshawl, laceObject Type: lace

Physical Description: needle lace (embelishments production method/technique)cotton (overall material)bobbin lace (overall production method/technique)machine lace (overall production method/technique)Measurements: overall: 148 in x 52 in; 375.92 cm x 132.08 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b2-9cc1-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_627509

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