Lappet
1730-1770 (made)
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Double lappets of white bobbin lace with a mesh ground. A joined pair. The design includes a series of intersecting oval compartments outlined by strapwork, which is patterned alternately with leaves and small flower sprigs with a formal flower motif at each intersection. Each compartment contains a floral sprig.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Bobbin lace |
| Brief description | Joined lappets of bobbin lace, Brussels, 1730-1770 |
| Physical description | Double lappets of white bobbin lace with a mesh ground. A joined pair. The design includes a series of intersecting oval compartments outlined by strapwork, which is patterned alternately with leaves and small flower sprigs with a formal flower motif at each intersection. Each compartment contains a floral sprig. |
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| Credit line | Given by Miss M. Vigers |
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| Accession number | T.3-1966 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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