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17th century (made)
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Linen, cut and embroidered in satin stitch, French knots, and couched cords, with a ground of needlepoint lace. The repeating, symmetrical pattern is of two curved floral and leafy stems springing from a central device separated by detached similar devices. The fillings are in diaper designs, and the ground is of irregular square mesh. Some leaves and flower centres are filled with a variety of spaced buttonhole fillings. The lower edge is decorated with a simple torchon-like bobbin lace.
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Materials and techniques | Embroiderey and needlepoint lace on linen with bobbin lace edging |
Brief description | cutwork with embroidery and needlepoint lace; Italy; 1600s. |
Physical description | Linen, cut and embroidered in satin stitch, French knots, and couched cords, with a ground of needlepoint lace. The repeating, symmetrical pattern is of two curved floral and leafy stems springing from a central device separated by detached similar devices. The fillings are in diaper designs, and the ground is of irregular square mesh. Some leaves and flower centres are filled with a variety of spaced buttonhole fillings. The lower edge is decorated with a simple torchon-like bobbin lace. |
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Credit line | Given by the Trustees of the Bowes Museum, Durham |
Object history | Registered File no. 1930/5605. |
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Accession number | T.68-1930 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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