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Bobbin lace, Potten Kant
Flemish
19th century
Object Place: Antwerp, Netherlands
Medium/Technique
Lace
Dimensions
Legacy dimension: .44 x .12
Credit Line
Arthur Mason Knapp Fund
Accession Number21.1852
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionThe design consists of a repetition of crudely drawn pots from each of which grow a large single flower and two curved leaves, from each side of the base of the pot grows a curling leaf and a flower; the ground is a close heavy mesh called "Fond Chant", Fond Double", etc.
ProvenancePurchased from Miss Eliza M. Niblack.