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Bobbin lace, Potten Kant
Flemish (Antwerp)
19th century
Object Place: Antwerp
Medium/Technique
Lace
Dimensions
Legacy dimension: .46 x .115
Credit Line
Arthur Mason Knapp Fund
Accession Number21.1847
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionThe design consists of a repetition of curious forms, probably intended for vases with a bird clinging to each side, between them are smaller plant forms; the ground is a heavy mesh called "Fond Chant", "Fond Double", etc. Badly mended.
ProvenancePurchased from Miss Eliza M. Niblack