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SET OF 10 LACE SAMPLES

Creator(s): Unknown

Currently in storage


About this object

A dark purple silk backing with ten point de gaze needle laces. .1 is two cuffs (45.137.1.1 and 45.137.1.2). They have a geometric design with alternating bobbin lace floral sprays in ecru thread inside white architectural needle lace frames. They have finished ends .2 is a rounded shaped collar that matches the cuffs. .3 is a pair of lapels or collar halves. They are made in needle lace with a rose in the center. .4 is a motif for a dress front with an elongated diamond and a rose spray in the center and a daisy edge. .5 is a wide edging of an elaborate design with open diamonds filled with Alencon picoted rings. .6 is a coaaser edging with alternating rose and leaf design. .7 is an edging with a rose and leaf design and raised petal on roses. It has perles in ground and leaf shading. .8 is an edging with a floral swag design with pendant flower and open star alternates. . 9 is a butterfly with double wings across and nice fillings. .10 is a small butterfly with double wings and is mostly mesh.

Object name:
SET OF 10 LACE SAMPLES
Made from:
Linen -- silk
Made in:
Belgium
Date made:
18th c.
Size:
91.4 cm (36 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
45.137.1-10
Class:
LACE
Signature marks:
LABEL 151/14 Staples to silk, now removed This is an orange paper tag with 151 in black printing. 14 is in pencil.
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973