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Pair of joined lappets: T.31-1950

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

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Description

Pair of joined lappets; bobbin straight lace with stylized flower and leaf design with a continuous outline of tiny holes; an early example of diamond- shaped plaited ground.

Legal notes

Given by Mrs A.K. Parish

Measurements and weight

Length: 102 cm
Width: 10.5 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Valenciennes ⪼ France

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1950-10-25) by Parish, A. K., Mrs

Dating

Louis XV
18th Century, Mid
Circa 1740 CE - Circa 1760 CE

Materials used in production

Linen

Techniques used in production

Bobbin lace : Bobbin straight lace on diamond- shaped plaited ground.

References and bibliographic entries

Related exhibitions

Identification numbers

Accession number: T.31-1950
Primary reference Number: 110240
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 24 October 2012 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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