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Lappet

1700-1750 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Pair of joined lappets of Alençon needle-point lace. Designed with flowers and a tree hung with a shield, behind which are two flags and two Tribune's fasces upon the Alençon réseau ground.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Needle-point lace
Brief description
Pair of joined lappets of Alençon needle-point lace, France, 1700-1750
Physical description
Pair of joined lappets of Alençon needle-point lace. Designed with flowers and a tree hung with a shield, behind which are two flags and two Tribune's fasces upon the Alençon réseau ground.
Dimensions
  • Length: 54in
  • Width: 4.5in
Collection
Accession number
541-1854

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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