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Collections

Two Lengths of Lacelate 17th to early 18th century

Not on view
Horizontal strip of cream-colored needle or bobbin lace with scrolling floral motifs on an open mesh ground and a pointed, tulip-shaped lower border edge
Needle lace border in ivory thread, featuring dense scrolling foliage, birds, and floral motifs across the main field, with a scalloped lower edge of open medallion forms.
Needle lace border in ivory thread, featuring raised floral and scrolling motifs against an open mesh ground, with a lobed scalloped lower edge.
Needle lace border in cream-white thread, featuring a dense floral and scrolling vine design with grape clusters, against a fine mesh ground, with a scalloped lower edge.
Needlepoint lace border in cream-white thread, featuring scrolling floral and foliate motifs scattered across a fine mesh ground, with a scalloped lower edge; densely worked raised details throughout.
Two horizontal bands of cream needle lace displayed against a gray-blue background, featuring dense floral and foliate motifs with scalloped lower edges and fine openwork ground.
Title
Two Lengths of Lace
Place Made
France
Date Made
late 17th to early 18th century
Medium
Linen point de France needle lace
Dimensions
a. Length of Lace: 4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm) b. Length of Lace: 4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Park View Antique Shop, Mrs. J. Lofsky
Accession Number
M.65.61.16a-b
Classification
Textiles
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles