Cantù Bobbin Lace Tablecloth Insertion

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Object Details

maker

unknown

Description

This is classical Italian Cantù bobbin lace from about 1900. It is of fine quality made particularly to sell abroad. Originally apparently four placemats and two long runners, it does not have a sewing edge where the pieces are attached. It has two-dimensional animal and flower motifs made in finer thread than the rest of the lace. Animal figures are made first, starting at the outer points and working to the center. This provides neater points as well as the additional threads needed for the larger areas. It also aids in more appropriately and neatly attaching the trails.

Location

Currently not on view

Credit Line

Gift of Judge and Mrs. Samuel Jordan Graham, 1954

date made

ca 1900

ID Number

TE.T12044

catalog number

T12044

accession number

202257

Object Name

lace

lace, tablecloth insertion

Object Type

lace

Physical Description

cotton (overall material)

bobbin lace, cantù (overall production method/technique)

Measurements

each long panel: 100 in x 11 in; 254 cm x 27.94 cm

each cross panel: 23 1/2 in x 17 in; 59.69 cm x 43.18 cm

place made

Italy: Lombardy, Cantù

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Data Source

National Museum of American History

Subject

Cotton