Brussels Mixed Bobbin and Needle Lace Scarf

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Object Details

maker

unknown

Description

This delicate scarf with dense floral motifs is made with Brussels needlepoint and bobbin lace. Large medallions of delicate point de Gaze needle lace with floral motifs embellish both ends. It is from the late 19th or early 20th century and made of cotton.

Location

Currently not on view

Credit Line

Gift of Dr. Fritz Rosenberg, 1966

date made

1875-1925

ID Number

TE.T13865

catalog number

T13865

accession number

266231

Object Name

lace

lace, scarf

Object Type

lace

Physical Description

bobbin lace and needle lace (overall production method/technique)

cotton (overall material)

Measurements

overall: 120 in x 18 1/2 in; 304.8 cm x 46.99 cm

place made

Belgium

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Home and Community Life: Textiles

Clothing & Accessories

Lace

Textiles

Data Source

National Museum of American History

general subject association

Adornment

Costume

Lace

Lace Making

used

Needle Lace

Bobbin Lace

Metadata Usage

CC0

Link to Original Record

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b1-0165-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record ID

nmah_623253