Object Details
- Description
- This needle lace table mat commemorates the coronation of King George V in 1911. The four women represent Fortitude, Wisdom, Justice, and Peace, represented by the lance, helmet, sword, and shield. The artist was Bernard Partridge, who published the cartoon in Punch Magazine in 1911. The shields of England, Scotland, Ireland, and Wales are inserted in the corners of the mat. The center and the shields are made in the Point de Gaze technique. This beautiful needle lace was probably made by Belgian lace makers during World War I in gratitude for British help.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
- depicted (sitter)
- George V King of the United Kingdom
- maker
- unknown
- made during
- 1914-1918
- Credit Line
- Gift of Mrs. Philip D. Armour
- Physical Description
- cotton (overall material)
- needle lace (overall production method/technique)
- Measurements
- overall: 22 in x 17 1/2 in; 55.88 cm x 44.45 cm
- Object Name
- lace
- war lace
- lace, war lace
- Object Type
- lace
