Creator(s): Unknown

Currently in storage

About this object

An ecru French Alencon needle lace edging. The elaborate design is of interlacing strapwork of alternating hanging flower baskets and bundles of pomegranites with needle fillings. These are topped by a leaf spray and flower cluster. The ground is sprinkled with small flower buds of two types. The edge is gently scalloped with strapwork alternating with 3 flowers.

Made from:

Linen; horsehair

Made in:

FRANCE

Date made:

19th c.

Size:

29.2 x 365.8 cm (11 1/2 x 144 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:

45.431

Class:

Lace

Signature marks:

Credit line:

Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973