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Bobbin lace
Flemish (Antwerp)
19th century
Object Place: Antwerp
Medium/Technique
Lace
Dimensions
Legacy dimension: .425 x .12
Credit Line
Arthur Mason Knapp Fund
Accession Number21.1845
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionThe design consists of leaves growing from a single flower which takes the place of the pot form usually found in this type of lace; the ground is a close heavy mesh called "Fond Chant", "Fond Double", etc. One whole unit and part of two others are shown in this piece.
ProvenancePurchased from Miss Eliza M. Niblack.