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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
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)