Historical information
Costume trimming. Probably machine made
Physical description
Edging. Cut edge is irregular
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Costume trimming. Probably machine made
Edging. Cut edge is irregular
This cloth belonged to Anna Sptiz (the donor's mother in law) and was part of her trousseau in the late 1800s.
Mixed lace cloth with cutwork and insertions of Needlelace and of Filet. There is a border of Cluny style bobbin lace.
The roses show typical tiered petals. (Detail photo shows front and reverse of rose)
Irregular shaped piece of Brussels mixed lace. Duchesse type Brussels bobbin lace with Brussels Point de Gaze needlelace inserts. Reclaimed from a much larger damaged piece.
Double tiered Jabot with crochet edging
A Guipure lace, having a bar background. Fashion item. Costume trimming
Bobbin lace edging. Sample
Home made or hobby lace
Handkerchief Machine made tape with needle made filling stitches
Fashion accessory.
Collar of Machine made tapes with needle made filling stitches.
Fashion accessory.
A collar of machine made lace imitating Carrickmacross. Machine muslin applique motifs on the body of the collar with Chemical lace motifs on the points.
Fashion accessory
Tape lace collar. Machine made tapes with needle made filling stitches.
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