Object Details
maker
unknown
Description
The coat-of-arms of the Belgian Province of Hainaut was the design inspiration for this piece. The Mechlin bobbin lace motif depicting four lions and a crown was made by Belgian lace makers during World War I and was likely intended to be inserted into a larger item. See a similar motif in TE*E383965.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. Leon Orlowski
made during
1914-1918
ID Number
TE.T16115D
accession number
297965
catalog number
T16115D
Object Name
lace
medallion
war lace
Physical Description
cotton (overall material)
bobbin lace, Mechlin (overall production method/technique)
Measurements
overall: 6 1/8 in x 6 in; 15.5575 cm x 15.24 cm
place made
Belgium
Province of Hainaut shield
Belgium: Wallonia, Hainaut, Province de
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
European History
depicted
coat-of-arms
used
Cotton
related event
World War I
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_1383625
