Japanese Made Honiton Bobbin Lace Pennant

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Object Details

maker

unknown

Description

This object is one of a pair of fine Honiton bobbin lace designs made in Japan between 1880 and 1910. The bird and floral motifs are connected with braids with picots. Exceptional workmanship is displayed. The engrelure or footing at the top is of machine made tape.

Location

Currently not on view

Credit Line

The Dept. of Interior

date made

1890 - 1910

ID Number

TE.E260960D

catalog number

E260960D

accession number

51116

Object Name

lace, pennant

Object Type

lace

Physical Description

cotton (overall material)

bobbin lace, Honiton (overall production method/technique)

Measurements

overall: 11 cm x 14 cm; 4 11/32 in x 5 1/2 in

tape: 13 cm x .5 cm; 5 1/8 in x 3/16 in

place made

Japan

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Home and Community Life: Textiles

Clothing & Accessories

Lace

Textiles

Data Source

National Museum of American History

Subject

Cotton