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Bobbin lace

German
19th century

Medium/Technique Bobbin; lace
Dimensions Legacy dimension: a- .63 x .05 b- .64 x .05
Credit Line Gift of Guy Lowell
Accession Number13.2853a-b
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles

DescriptionThe design of symmetrically arranged sprays of flowers and leaves placed across the lace and the ground, "rèseau", are made at the same time. The design is outlined with silky linen thread. The straight edge is finished with picots.