Creator(s): Unknown

Currently in storage

About this object

A Levers machine made black silk shawl. This machine was invented in 1813 by John Lever of Nottinham. The lace design is of the Chantilly type in a very dense, elaborate naturalistic floral design. The display portions of the design is flat.

Made from:

Silk

Made in:

Unknown

Date made:

19th c.-20th c.

Size:

96.5 x 251.5 cm (38 x 99 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:

45.406

Class:

Lace

Signature marks:

Credit line:

Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973