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Creator(s): Unknown

Currently in storage


About this object

Duchesse bobbin lace collar with long lapels. The outer border is of Duchesse bobbin lace with an inner curved section of Brussels point de gaze needle lace separated by a row of double layer Duchesse flowers. The rear point is all point de gaze needle lace with the double flower row forming the outer edge. The inner edge is in Duchesse arches of bobbin lace.

Made in:
Unknown
Date made:
Late 19th c.
Size:
10.2 × 121.9 cm (4 × 48 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
45.311
Signature marks:
Container Mme. Helen G. Albert/Laces and Linens/760 MADISON AVENUE/NEW YORK 21, N.Y. On box lid This object along with 7 others was found in this box. tag #3 On end of the collar refers to the appraisal list label 3/Number 9 $100/BERTHA-Rose Pointe,/V neck Attached on one end The number "9" has been circled and changed to 3
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973