Wedding Veil
1880-1883 (made)
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This type of lace, known in England as Brussels application lace, was made by attaching hand-made bobbin and needle lace motifs onto a machine-made net ground. Although still expensive, it was a more affordable alternative for large veils than the entirely hand-made point de gaze needle lace, and was the most popular chioce amongst quality laces for weddings in the late 19th century.
This veil was worn by the donor Miss Viola Cooper's mother, for her wedding in 1883.
This veil was worn by the donor Miss Viola Cooper's mother, for her wedding in 1883.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Bobbin and needle lace applique on machine made net |
| Brief description | Lace wedding veil, 1880-1883, Belgian; Brussels, bobbin and needle lace applied to net |
| Physical description | Machine-made net with applied needle and bobbin lace motifs. Deep border of floral sprays and trailing tendrils, with main field of spots and sprigs. Flowers include bellflowers and forget-me-nots. |
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| Gallery label | Wedding veil of Brussels lace
Belgium
1880-3
In the second half of the 19th century, there was a revival of interest in lace. A veil and lace accessories became desirable for a bride. This high-quality veil, made of machine-made net with applied needle and bobbin lace motifs, was worn by the donor's mother for her wedding in 1883. Veils were by this time worn off or over the face.
Brussels appliqué lace
Given by Miss M. Viola Cooper
V&A: T.198-1957(2011) |
| Credit line | Given by M. Viola Cooper |
| Object history | Worn for the donor's mother's wedding, 1883. The veil was also used for draping trains for a couple of Court Presentations. |
| Summary | This type of lace, known in England as Brussels application lace, was made by attaching hand-made bobbin and needle lace motifs onto a machine-made net ground. Although still expensive, it was a more affordable alternative for large veils than the entirely hand-made point de gaze needle lace, and was the most popular chioce amongst quality laces for weddings in the late 19th century. This veil was worn by the donor Miss Viola Cooper's mother, for her wedding in 1883. |
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| Accession number | T.198-1957 |
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| Record created | November 4, 2008 |
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