Not currently on display at the V&A

Cover

1954 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Cover made of tatting lace.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Tatting lace
Brief description
Cover made of tatting lace, designed and made by Cicely Victoria Quarmby, England, 1954.
Physical description
Cover made of tatting lace.
Credit line
Given by Mrs Elise Whitehead
Object history
The donor commented that Cicely Quarmby was a leading light in the 'Women's Institute' in the Lake District, and that this piece was made for a national competition, in which it won a gold medal. It was given by the maker to the donor.
Collection
Accession number
T.80-1997

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Record createdDecember 30, 2003
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