Point d'Angleterre Bobbin Lace Cape
Object Details
- unknown
- Description
- This is a small cape or collar made in delicate Point d'Angleterre bobbin lace. The floral, symmetric design indicates French influence. Bobbin lace braids with picots connect the motifs. The cape was refashioned into the current shape in the late 19th century and is bordered with a narrow machine made purl edge. The repairs are made with needle made bars.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Credit Line
- Gift of Mr. Oliver Murray, 1970
- 1700-1730
- date remodeled
- late 19th century
- ID Number
- TE.T15222
- catalog number
- T15222
- accession number
- 290897
- Object Name
- lace
- lace, cape
- Object Type
- lace
- Physical Description
- linen (overall material)
- bobbin lace (overall production method/technique)
- Measurements
- neckedge: 15 1/2 in; 39.37 cm
- center back: 11 1/2 in; 29.21 cm
- place made
- Flanders
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- Home and Community Life: Textiles
- Clothing & Accessories
- Lace
- Textiles
- National Museum of American History
- Subject
- Lace
- Bobbin Lace
- Linen
- Adornment
- Record ID
- nmah_623983
- Metadata Usage (text)
- CC0
- GUID (Link to Original Record)
- https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a4-4848-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
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