Honiton Bobbin Lace Cape

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Object Details

maker

unknown

Description

This cape is made of Honiton bobbin lace. The simple floral motifs are connected with braids with picots and display a variety of lead-work as fillings. The thread is cotton.

Location

Currently not on view

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. Oliver Murray, 1970

date made

1860-1890

ID Number

TE.T15219

catalog number

T15219

accession number

290897

Object Name

lace

lace, cape

Object Type

lace

Physical Description

cotton (overall material)

bobbin lace, honiton (overall production method/technique)

Measurements

overall inner edge and center: 50 in x 15 1/2 in; 127 cm x 39.37 cm

place made

United Kingdom: England

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Home and Community Life: Textiles

Clothing & Accessories

Lace

Textiles

Data Source

National Museum of American History

Subject

Lace

Bobbin Lace

Adornment

Cotton

Metadata Usage

CC0

Link to Original Record

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a4-4971-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record ID

nmah_623270