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Alençon Needle Lace Border with Meandering floral Pattern

Object Details

Description (Brief)
Alençon needle lace strip that has been re-grounded with point de Gaze needle lace mesh at a later date in some places. Floral motifs and a meandering band of delicate floral wheels.
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
Credit Line
Mrs. W. A. Slater, 1910
Physical Description
linen (overall motifs material)
cotton (overall mesh material)
needle lace, Alençon (overall production method/technique)
Measurements
overall: 49 1/2 in x 2 1/4 in; 125.73 cm x 5.715 cm
Object Name
Lace
lace, border
Object Type
lace
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