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Peacock Design Border Sample

Object Details

Description
A peacock motif is the focus of this border in Point de Paris bobbin lace. It was probably made in Courtrai (Kortrijk), Belgium by Belgian lace makers during World War I.
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
maker
unknown
made during
1914-1918
Credit Line
gift of Mrs. Marjorie S. Palmer thru Mrs. Adelaide S. Whittemore, 1968
Physical Description
cotton (overall material)
bobbin lace, Point de Paris (overall production method/technique)
Measurements
overall: 34 in x 6 in; 86.36 cm x 15.24 cm
pattern repeat: 10 3/4 in x 6 in; 27.305 cm x 15.24 cm
Object Name
lace
border
war lace
Object Type
lace

Featured In

  • World War One Laces
  • Women in World War I:Belgian War Lace
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