Pair of Borders
ca. 1775-ca. 1825 (made)
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Two borders of bobbin lace worked in linen thread. Along the lower edge is a narrow border consisting of groups of four dots with a line above and tiny trefoil leaves and loops between. Above this is a wavy line of dots and a line of pairs of leaves with serrated edges. The rest of the border consists of diamond shaped dots arranged in rows on a six-sided mesh ground. There is a join in the centre of the border. A length of machine made net, 1.5 inches wide, has been attached to the upper part of the border.
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Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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Materials and techniques | Bobbin lace worked in linen thread, and machine made net |
Brief description | Two borders of bobbin lace worked in linen thread, Mechelen, Flemish, ca.1775-ca.1825 |
Physical description | Two borders of bobbin lace worked in linen thread. Along the lower edge is a narrow border consisting of groups of four dots with a line above and tiny trefoil leaves and loops between. Above this is a wavy line of dots and a line of pairs of leaves with serrated edges. The rest of the border consists of diamond shaped dots arranged in rows on a six-sided mesh ground. There is a join in the centre of the border. A length of machine made net, 1.5 inches wide, has been attached to the upper part of the border. |
Dimensions | Width of lace border, excluding additional net |
Credit line | Bequeathed by Miss S. Stainton |
Object history | Registered File number 1962/3236. Acquired in the museum as one piece, now in two parts. |
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Accession number | T.25&A-1963 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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