Lace
Date1680-1700
OriginEurope, France
MediumLinen
DimensionsLength: 2 yds 1 1/2"; Width: 3 1/4"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1953-180
DescriptionLinen needle lace border in Point de Venise a rose with intricate design of floral scrolls covering full width of material; flowers in high relief; brides ornamented with stars and picots; one edge scalloped with small flowers and picots; other edge with engrelure (inexpensive bobbin lace insert to protect fine lace from where it attaches to garment)
Ca. 1780
Ca. 1780
1770-1780
1750-70 (sticks) lace ca. 1890
ca. 1700
1700-1760
1680-1700
1800-1820
Possibly 1606-1615
1700-1750
1790-1840