Not on display

Lacis

1550-1600 (made)
Place of origin

1550-1600, Italian, mezza mandolina

Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Lacis (hand-knotted net, patterned with embroidery), worked in linen thread
Brief description
1550-1600, Italian, mezza mandolina
Historical context
Designs for this type of lacis appeared in late 16th century pattern books described as lavoro de mezza mandolina
Collection
Accession number
T.299-1913

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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