Object Details
maker
unknown
Description
This fingerless mitt, one of a pair, is handmade of white cotton in Chantilly style bobbin lace with floral motifs. A ribbon is added along the top edge. The back of the mitt is fastened with a small button. The mitt matches TE*T14221B and was identified by the donor as lace made by Belgian lace makers during World War I.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Gift of Vicomtesse de Beughem
made during
1914-1919
ID Number
TE.T14221A
catalog number
T14221A
accession number
273245
Object Name
lace
mitt, fingerless
war lace
lace, mitt
Object Type
lace
Physical Description
cotton (overall material)
bobbin lace, Chantilly (overall production method/technique)
Measurements
overall: 20 1/2 in; 52.07 cm
place made
Belgium
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
used
Cotton
web subject
European History
related event
World War I
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_627466
