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Ruysselede Municipal Shield Motif

Object Details

Description
Part of a set of six, this Valenciennes bobbin lace medallion depicts the municipal shield of Ruysselede (Ruiselede) in the Belgian province of West Flanders. Other medallions, two with the American eagle, two with the Belgian lion coat-of-arms, and another with the municipal shield of Ruysselede complete the set. See a similar motif in TE*E383967. Belgian lace makers made these laces during World War I.
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
maker
unknown
made during
1916-1918
Credit Line
Gift of Vicomtesse de Beughem
Physical Description
cotton (overall material)
bobbin lace, Valenciennes (overall production method/technique)
Measurements
overall: 5 1/2 in; 13.97 cm
Object Name
lace
doily
war lace
lace, war lace
Object Type
lace

Featured In

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