Lace
DateCa. 1725
MediumLinen
DimensionsLength: 1 yd plus 5 1/2"; Width: 2"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1953-177
DescriptionLinen Valencienne bobbin border lace of fond d'Armure ground with one straight edge and the other scalloped. Large pattern of scrolled leaves alternating with large peony like flower at the top of the pattern. Fond d'Armure groundwork is a dense ground netting said to resemble the pattern of chainmail.1. Originally Constructed ca. 1725, no additional alterations after the initial construction noted.
Ca. 1750
Ca. 1780
Ca. 1780
1770-1780
1760-1780
1720-1730
ca. 1750
c. 1775
ca. 1820
Ca. 1780
1600-1650
April 30th, 1829 (dated)