Ipswich Black Silk Bobbin Lace Border

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Object Details

maker

unknown

Description

This black silk bobbin lace was made in Ipswich, Massachusetts, around 1790. The thread is 2-ply, S-twist black silk. The ground is kat stitch, which is also known as Paris ground. Point ground, Cross, twist, twist, twist, is used only as a filling.

Location

Currently not on view

Credit Line

Bequest of the Misses Long

date made

1770-1810

ID Number

TE.H39069

catalog number

H39069

accession number

113420

Object Name

lace

lace, border

Object Type

lace

Physical Description

silk (overall material)

black (overall color)

bobbin lace (overall production method/technique)

Measurements

overall: 85 in x 4 1/2 in; 215.9 cm x 11.43 cm

place made

United States: Massachusetts, Ipswich

Associated Place

United States: Massachusetts, Ipswich

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Data Source

National Museum of American History

Subject

Silk