Lace Trimmings
18th century (made)
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Three pieces of sleeve trimming of Mechlin lace. Bobbin-made footing on the lower edge and the upper is gently scalloped. The pattern repeat (7.5 inches) shows two birds, one presenting the other with a spray of flowers held in its beak, and more flowers and cartouches with various fillings scroll around the birds, and there is a small butterfly.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 3 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Bobbin lace |
| Brief description | Three pieces of sleeve trimming of Mechlin lace, made in Mechelen, 18th century |
| Physical description | Three pieces of sleeve trimming of Mechlin lace. Bobbin-made footing on the lower edge and the upper is gently scalloped. The pattern repeat (7.5 inches) shows two birds, one presenting the other with a spray of flowers held in its beak, and more flowers and cartouches with various fillings scroll around the birds, and there is a small butterfly. |
| Credit line | Given by Lady Allen |
| Object history | Registered File number 1989/1582. From the Collection of Lady Robert Manners. |
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| Accession number | T.300 to B-1990 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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