Black Silk Chantilly Bobbin Lace Shawl

There are restrictions for re-using this image. For more information, visit the Smithsonian's Terms of Use page .

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more.

View manifest View in Mirador Viewer

Object Details

maker

unknown

Description

This hand made triangular black silk shawl is made in the Chantilly bobbin lace technique and was purchased in Paris in about 1860. Elaborate floral motifs, including roses and leafy stems, decorate this large shawl.

Location

Currently not on view

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Caroline R. Kenworthy,1965

date made

1850-1860

ID Number

TE.T13741

catalog number

T13741

accession number

261642

Object Name

lace

shawl

lace, shawl

shawl, lace

Object Type

lace

Physical Description

black silk (overall material)

bobbin lace, Chantilly (overall production method/technique)

Measurements

overall: 114 in x 57 in; 289.56 cm x 144.78 cm

place made

France

lace named for

France: Hauts-de-France, Chantilly

See more items in

Home and Community Life: Textiles

Clothing & Accessories

Lace

Textiles

Data Source

National Museum of American History

general subject association

Adornment

Costume

Silk