Napoleonic Bees Needle Lace Collar

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Object Details

commissioner

Napoleon I Emperor of France

maker

unknown

Description

Napoleonic bees decorate this Alençon needlelace collar. The bee motifs are applied to the background net, motifs of laurel wreaths adorn the outside edge. It was pieced together to make collar, probably during the third quarter of the 19th century. The collar matches the pattern on the bed set Napoleon ordered for his firstborn. The background mesh is mostly wrapped Argentan brides tortillées.

Location

Currently not on view

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Annie-May Hegeman, 1915

date made

1805-1810

ID Number

TE.L7689

catalog number

L7689

accession number

58000

Object Name

lace

lace, collar

Object Type

lace

Physical Description

linen (overall material)

needle lace, Alençon (overall material)

Measurements

overall, inside edge: 25 in x 6 in; 63.5 cm x 15.24 cm

place made

France

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Data Source

National Museum of American History

general subject association

Adornment

Costume