Border
1826-1850 (made)
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Mechlin mesh, clothwork and a little half-stitch work outlined with a glossy gimp thread. Some wheat-ear and spider-mesh fillings. Lower scalloped edge bordered with flower heads within a solid, scalloped line and, on the inner side, an open-work serpentine line. Above the latter, naturalistic sprays of roses.
Object details
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Materials and techniques | Mechlin lace |
Brief description | Mechlin bobbin lace border, Mechelen, approx. 1826-1850. |
Physical description | Mechlin mesh, clothwork and a little half-stitch work outlined with a glossy gimp thread. Some wheat-ear and spider-mesh fillings. Lower scalloped edge bordered with flower heads within a solid, scalloped line and, on the inner side, an open-work serpentine line. Above the latter, naturalistic sprays of roses. |
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Credit line | Given by Miss M J Pepys. |
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Accession number | T.90-1977 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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