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Pair of Alb Cuffscirca 1750

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Horizontal rectangular piece of white needle lace with symmetrical scrolling acanthus leaf design around a central circular motif, scalloped fringe along the bottom edge, on black background
Rectangular white needle lace panel with a symmetrical floral and scrollwork design; a central medallion of open mesh is surrounded by curving acanthus leaves and stylized tulip buds, with a scalloped border along the lower edge.
Needlelace or whitework embroidery panel in ivory-white thread, featuring large scrolling foliate and floral motifs against an open mesh ground with geometric grid infill, bordered by a narrow geometric heading at top and scalloped lace edging at bottom.
Rectangular fragment of white needle lace with fine net ground, featuring large scrolling floral and foliate motifs worked in raised cordonnet, with a geometric border along the top edge and scalloped lower edge.
Title
Pair of Alb Cuffs
Place Made
Probably France
Date Made
circa 1750
Medium
White linen Dresden work on white linen with linen bobbin lace edging
Dimensions
7 1/4 x 14 1/2 in. (18.42 x 36.83 cm) each
Credit Line
Purchased with funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. John J. Garland
Accession Number
M.57.8.18a-b
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles
Selected Bibliography
  • Maeder, Edward et al.. An Elegant Art: Fashion & Fantasy in the Eighteenth Century. Los Angeles: Los Angeles County Museum of Art; New York: Harry N. Abrams, Inc., 1983.