Historical information
Given to Donor's mother circa 1910-1920 when she worked as a house model for garment manufacturers in Flinders Lane, Melbourne Australia. There is reason to believe that this lace was from Cheefoo, China.
Physical description
Cream Cluny-style insertion with wheatear tallies, divided diamonds and rose ground.
Subjects
References
- Lace Identification: A Practical Guide by Gillian Dye & Jean Leader ISBN/ISSN: 978 1 78500 866 5 On p. 44 there is a photo of similar lace from the early 20th century. Handmade in Cheefoo, China,
