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Long black bobbin lace lappet (one of a pair)
French (Chantillly)
Third quarter 19th century
Object Place: Chantilly, France
Medium/Technique
Silk bobbin lace (Chantilly)
Dimensions
29.8 x 118 cm (11 3/4 x 46 7/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Miss E. Elizabeth Sears, in memory of her sister, Mary Crease Sears
Accession Number52.589b
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CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionNarrow at top and flaring evenly to wide, diagonally pointed lower edge; probably designed to be worn as sash ends at back of dress; center ground filled with minute stylized flowers; deep border design of fluted leaves at edge below band of openwork mesh with regularly spaced sprays of roses and poppies.