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Lace

16th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Lacis or darning on net with a repeating pattern of a continuous wavy stem with conventional flowers. The ground is of plaited mesh.


Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Needle lace on net
Brief description
Lacis (darned lace on plaited net); Italy; 1500s.
Physical description
Lacis or darning on net with a repeating pattern of a continuous wavy stem with conventional flowers. The ground is of plaited mesh.
Dimensions
  • Length: 36in
  • Width: 2.75in
Credit line
Given by the Trustees of the Bowes Museum, Durham
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
T.64-1930

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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