Creator(s): Unknown

Currently in storage

About this object

Two ecru fragments of Gros point de Venise needle lace with an added bobbin heading. These were cut from a larger piece of lace probably for cuffs or appliques.

Made from:

Linen

Made in:

Moscow, Russia

Date made:

17th c.

Size:

25.4 × 8.9 cm (10 × 3 1/2 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:

45.411.1-2

Class:

Lace

Signature marks:

tag Moscow, consists of 4 items. Attached to the piece tag (beige tag) Old Soviet/export/antique 17 C. Venetian cuffs 25x 8 cm. Attached to the piece. This is a translation provided by Yelena 6-29-00 seal State trade commission/art division Attached to the fragment This was placed on all gold and silver pieces to signify authenticity.

Credit line:

Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973