Doily
19th century (made)
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doily made up from two bands of drawn thread work with pattern of geometrical forms done in tapestry weaving stitch (with white and grey thread), and two bands of white linen bobbin lace. Edged with white linen bobbin lace.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | cotton drawn thread work and bobbin lace of linen |
| Brief description | Drawn thread work on linen edged with bobbin lace, Ingelstad/Herrestad, Skåne, 19th century |
| Physical description | doily made up from two bands of drawn thread work with pattern of geometrical forms done in tapestry weaving stitch (with white and grey thread), and two bands of white linen bobbin lace. Edged with white linen bobbin lace. |
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| Historical context | The bobbin lace of southeast Scania is distinguished by being worked without pre-set pattern and pins. The doily is called "duk" in Swedish, and the bands are from the ends of a pair of linen cap-lappets or "klutaband". |
| Production | Peasant work of the parish of Ingelstad/Herrestad of the province of Skåne - South (Scania) |
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| Accession number | 365-1882 |
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| Record created | March 5, 2003 |
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