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Point and bobbin lace
Flemish
18th century
Medium/Technique
Lace, point and bobbin
Dimensions
4.5 x 17 cm (1 3/4 x 6 11/16 in.); Legacy dimension: .17 x .045
Credit Line
Gift of Henry W. Bliss
Accession Number23.711
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionThe design of needlepoint flowers is suggestive of bobbin lace. The ground is the typical Brussels bobbin mesh, drochel or vrai réseau.
This length of lace is made up of 2 pieces of different designs.
This length of lace is made up of 2 pieces of different designs.
ProvenanceMrs. John Marshall Collection