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Border: T.19-1964

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Description

Border; Needle lace with scalloped edge with repeat floral motifs and small flowerheads powdered over the ground. Grounded on a machine made net.

Legal notes

Given by the family of the late Samuel Chick

Measurements and weight

Length: 178 cm
Width: 13 cm

Place(s) associated

  • AlenÇon ⪼ France

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1964) by Chick, Samuel, family of

Dating

Napoleon III
19th Century, Mid#
Circa 1850 CE - Circa 1860 CE

Materials used in production

probably Cotton

Techniques used in production

Needlepoint (lace) : Needle lace with scalloped edge grounded on a machine made net.

References and bibliographic entries

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Identification numbers

Accession number: T.19-1964
Primary reference Number: 110245

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 18 September 2017

Associated departments & institutions

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

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