Chantilly Black Silk Bobbin Lace Shawl

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Object Details

maker

unknown

Description

This handmade black silk Chantilly bobbin lace shawl is from the third quarter of the 19th century and is in excellent condition. The large scale design with swags and great bouquets of flowers is typical of mid 19th century exuberance.

Location

Currently not on view

Credit Line

Bequest of Josephine Arthur Rohrer

date made

1850-1875

ID Number

TE.T13164

catalog number

T13164

accession number

250794

Object Name

lace

lace, shawl

shawl, lace

Object Type

lace

Physical Description

silk (overall material)

bobbin lace, chantilly (overall production method/technique)

black (overall color)

triangle (overall shape)

Measurements

overall center and straight edge: 113 in x 55 1/2 in; 287.02 cm x 140.97 cm

place made

France

lace named after

France: Hauts-de-France, Chantilly

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Home and Community Life: Textiles

Clothing & Accessories

Lace

Textiles

Data Source

National Museum of American History

Subject

Adornment