Object Details
maker
unknown
Description
The leaf pattern on this border is made in the Valenciennes square mesh bobbin lace technique in cotton thread. It has a two and one-half inch long pattern repeat. The edges are straight with picots on one side and unfinished ends. It was identified by the donor as lace made by Belgian lace makers during World War I.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Gift of Vicomtesse de Beughem
made during
1914-1918
ID Number
TE.T14224
catalog number
T14224
accession number
273245
Object Name
lace
border
war lace
lace, war lace
Object Type
lace
Physical Description
cotton (overall material)
bobbin lace, Valenciennes (overall production method/technique)
Measurements
overall: 28 in x 3 in; 71.12 cm x 7.62 cm
place made
Belgium
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
used
Cotton
related event
World War I
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_624665
