Not currently on display at the V&A

Flounce

circa 1900 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Flounce of machine-made net with a pattern applied in muslin, cut around and embroidered. Embroidered fillings to some areas of net. Stylised floral pattern, with ivy leaves predominant. Gently scalloped lower edge.


Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
muslin applique on machine net
Brief description
Flounce, Carrickmacross lace (applique on net), circa 1900, Irish
Physical description
Flounce of machine-made net with a pattern applied in muslin, cut around and embroidered. Embroidered fillings to some areas of net. Stylised floral pattern, with ivy leaves predominant. Gently scalloped lower edge.
Dimensions
  • Approx length: 150cm
  • Approx depth: 23cm
Credit line
Given by Catherine Barne, Patricia Lombe Taylor and Marion Lloyd in memory of their mother Peggy Maxtone Graham.
Production
Carrickmacross type
Collection
Accession number
T.774-2000

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Record createdJanuary 23, 2001
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