Not currently on display at the V&A

Border

1776-1799 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Two borders of needle lace, the edges bordered with linked medallions formed by leaf and flower shapes and containing simple fillings. Scattered on the ground are small floral sprigs and point d'esprit.


Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Needle lace
Brief description
Needle lace border, Alençon, France, approx. 1776-1799.
Physical description
Two borders of needle lace, the edges bordered with linked medallions formed by leaf and flower shapes and containing simple fillings. Scattered on the ground are small floral sprigs and point d'esprit.
Dimensions
  • Length: 810mm
  • Width: 46mm
Credit line
Given by Miss M J Pepys.
Collection
Accession number
T.92-1977

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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