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Chantilly Border

Object Details

Description
This border is Chantilly bobbin lace made in black silk. The design consists of floral motifs with four-inch long pattern repeats. The edge is slightly scalloped with picots. It was probably made in Grammont (Geraardsbergen), Belgium and was identified by the donor as lace made by Belgian lace makers during World War I.
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
maker
unknown
made during
1917-1918
Credit Line
Gift of Vicomtesse de Beughem
Physical Description
silk (overall material)
bobbin lace, Chantilly (overall production method/technique)
black (overall color)
Measurements
overall: 3 7/8 in x 38 in; 9.8425 cm x 96.52 cm
Object Name
lace
border
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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