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Object Details

Catalogue Status
Research in Progress
Description
Horizontal panel with design of two angels, confronted, holding a heraldic device with flanking stags. There are two of these groups separated by an urn motif with scrolling oak branches, leaves and acorns. A rampant lion is at either end of the piece. Tabbed border is bobbin lace.
Data Source
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
Date
mid-16th century
Medium
Medium: linen Technique: grid of withdrawn element work with needle lace, reticella style and edge of bobbin lace, continuous braid-like
Dimensions
H x W: 16.5 x 223 cm (6 1/2 in. x 7 ft. 3 13/16 in.)
Type
lace
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