Creator(s): Unknown

Currently in storage

About this object

An ecru edging of Point de Paris bobbin lace with a single floral and leaf scroll design. The repeat is every 7 1/2 inches. Both ends are cut. There are metal tags attached to each end of the edging.

Made from:

Linen

Made in:

Unknown

Date made:

19th c.-20th c.

Size:

7.6 × 472.4 cm (3 × 186 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:

45.456

Class:

Point de Paris bobbin lace

Signature marks:

metal tag DENTELLE Attached to the edging. This inscription is on one side of the tag. metal tag VERITABLE Attached to the edging This is on one side of the tag. metal tag DENTELLE Attached to the edging This inscription is on one side of the tag. metal tag VERITABLE Attached to one end of the edging. This is on one side of the metal tag.

Credit line:

Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973