Insertion
1919 (made)
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Lace insertion. An openwork strip has been built up, in a simple chevron pattern, in buttonhole stitch, with the pattern created by voiding stitches. It is bordered by a woven cotton strip on one side and a plaited cord on the other.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Lace making |
| Brief description | Insertion, lace, Moroccan (Fez), 1919. |
| Physical description | Lace insertion. An openwork strip has been built up, in a simple chevron pattern, in buttonhole stitch, with the pattern created by voiding stitches. It is bordered by a woven cotton strip on one side and a plaited cord on the other. |
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| Object history | The insertion came in an envelope inscribed 'Enclosure with Fez despatch no 20 of October 24, 1919, to D.O.T. Sample of lace made in the Fez District', and in pencil 444/1586. (Registered File number 1984/2357) |
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| Accession number | T.449-1993 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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