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