Object Details
maker
unknown
Description
Part of a set of six, this Valenciennes bobbin lace medallion focuses on the American eagle motif. Two other medallions with the Belgian lion coat-of-arms, two with the municipal shield of Ruysselede (Ruiselede) in the Belgian province of West Flanders; and another with the American eagle complete the set. See a similar motif in TE*E383967. Belgian lace makers made these laces during World War I.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Gift of Vicomtesse de Beughem
made during
1916-1918
ID Number
TE.T14222B
catalog number
T14222B
accession number
273245
Object Name
lace
doily
war lace
lace, war lace
Object Type
lace
Physical Description
cotton (overall material)
bobbin lace, Valenciennes (overall production method/technique)
Measurements
overall: 5 1/2 in; 13.97 cm
place made
Belgium
depicting shield
United States
Related Publication
Kellogg, Charlotte (Hoffman). Bobbins of Belgium: A Book of Belgian Lace, Lace-Workers, Lace-Schools and Lace-Villages
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
web subject
Lace
European History
depicted
coat-of-arms
used
Cotton
related event
World War I
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_624667
