Production: Unknown
Modesty piece in bobbin lace, possibly Honiton. The quality is typical of lace made during periods of decline, poor design and poor quality. Design of flower heads and foliage with some fillings linked by plain bars.
Given by Mr & Mrs J.A. Gibbs
Length: 16.5 cm
Width: 17 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1991-11-25) by Gibbs, J. A., Mr & Mrs
Victorian
19th Century, Late#
Circa
1880
CE
-
Circa
1899
CE
Bobbin lace : Bobbin lace
Accession number: T.16-1991
Primary reference Number: 110181
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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