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Border or flounce

Irish (Youghal)
1910
Object Place: Youghal, Ireland

Medium/Technique Lace, Point
Dimensions 10.9 x 382 cm (4 5/16 x 150 3/8 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Miss Susan D. Bliss
Accession Number58.992
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles

DescriptionBorder or flounce, made for the coronation of King George V and Queen Mary. Large fanciful blossoms and scrolling acanthus-like leaves, with a variety of fillings connected by brides picotés. One edge straight; other edge irregular with curves of the flowers and leaves. Linen browned in places.