Shirt Frill and Ruffles
1690-1715 (made)
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Set of shirt frills and ruffles of Brussels bobbin lace with vermicular pattern of narrow, scrolling tapes with a few more-solidly worked flowers scattered over the ground. The frills have shallow scallops along the lower edge and the top edge has been cut to attach to a later heading.
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Parts | This object consists of 5 parts.
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Materials and techniques | Bobbin lace |
Brief description | Five pieces of shirt frill and ruffles, possibly Belgium or France, 1690-1715. |
Physical description | Set of shirt frills and ruffles of Brussels bobbin lace with vermicular pattern of narrow, scrolling tapes with a few more-solidly worked flowers scattered over the ground. The frills have shallow scallops along the lower edge and the top edge has been cut to attach to a later heading. |
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Credit line | Given by Mr and Mrs G. H. G. Norman |
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Accession number | T.397 to D-1970 |
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Record created | April 20, 2009 |
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