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Bobbin lace
18th century
Medium/Technique
Lace
Dimensions
4 x 29 cm (1 9/16 x 11 7/16 in.); Legacy dimension: .29 x .04
Credit Line
Gift of Miss Emma L. Coleman in memory of Mrs. Polly R. Holligsworth
Accession Number16.166
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CollectionsFashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionThe design of conventional plant forms is joined by various à jours and partially outlined with coarse linen thread. On the paper envelope in which this lace had been kept was written "Will my cousin Sally make dear Polly a pair of cuffs out of this "wee bit" of lace, rendered invaluable by having been worn by mrs. Gen. Washington, from Cousin Salina."