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Collections

Lengths of Lacecirca 1785-1790

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Horizontal fragment of cream-colored needle or bobbin lace with hexagonal mesh ground, scattered four-petaled floral motifs, and a continuous floral border along the lower edge
Needle lace trim in ivory white, with two horizontal bands: an open mesh ground above and a denser band below featuring raised floral and foliate motifs along a scalloped border edge.
Two horizontal bands of antique needle lace in ivory, the lower piece featuring a fine net ground with scattered floral and leaf motifs densely worked along the border edge.
Title
Lengths of Lace
Place Made
France
Date Made
circa 1785-1790
Medium
Linen point d'Alençon needle lace
Dimensions
a-b) Overall: 41 1/2 x 4 1/2 in. (105.41 x 11.43 cm); c) 43 1/2 x 4 1/4 in. (110.49 x 10.79 cm); d) 75 x 2 1/2 in. (190.5 x 6.35 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Murray Ward
Accession Number
M.83.20.5a-d
Classification
Textiles
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles