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Fragment: T.18-1991

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

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Description

Fragment of raised needle lace, possibly 'Point de Colbert'.

Legal notes

Given by Mr & Mrs J.A. Gibbs

Measurements and weight

Length: 31 cm
Width: 5 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1991-11-25) by Gibbs, J. A., Mr & Mrs

Dating

19th Century
Circa 1801 CE - Circa 1899 CE

Note

Point de Colbert is a 19th century French lace imitating a 17th century venetian gros point.

Materials used in production

probably Cotton

Techniques used in production

Needlepoint (lace) : Raised needle lace

Identification numbers

Accession number: T.18-1991
Primary reference Number: 110247
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 12 October 2017 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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