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early 17th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Border of geometric cutwork and needle lace worked in linen thread, and with later bobbin made edging.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Needle lace worked in linen thread, cutwork and bobbin-lace
Brief description
Border of cutwork and needle lace worked in linen thread, probably made in Italy, early 17th century
Physical description
Border of geometric cutwork and needle lace worked in linen thread, and with later bobbin made edging.
Dimensions
  • Length: 87.5cm
  • Width: 12.5cm
  • Repeat length: 26.5cm
  • Length: 34.4in
  • Width: 4.9in
  • Repeat length: 10.4in
Credit line
Given by Margaret Simeon
Object history
Registered File number 1992/524.
Collection
Accession number
T.148-1992

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Record createdJanuary 27, 2004
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