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Woman's bobbin lace glove
Italian
about 1650–1700
Object Place: Milan, Italy
Medium/Technique
Linen bobbin lace and silk ribbons
Dimensions
39 x 20 cm (15 3/8 x 7 7/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Philip Lehman in memory of his wife Carrie L. Lehman
Accession Number38.1271
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionMain design is a conventionalized plant form. Brides connect with outline of glove. Double ruffle along top and half one side of glove. Remains of faded stiff pink ribbon bows (trimming). Collection Achille Jubinal.
Provenance1938, gift of Philip Lehman (b. 1861 - d. 1947), New York, to the MFA. (Accession Date: April 14, 1938)