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Great Seal of the United States Motif

Object Details

Description
The Great Seal of the United States, often used in American decorative arts, provided the design inspiration for this Mechlin bobbin lace. It was made by Belgian lace makers during World War I and was likely intended to be inserted into a larger item.
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
maker
unknown
made during
1914-1918
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. Leon Orlowski
Physical Description
cotton (overall material)
bobbin lace, Mechlin (overall production method/technique)
Measurements
overall: 8 in x 6 1/4 in; 20.32 cm x 15.875 cm
Object Name
lace
medallion
war lace
lace, war lace
Object Type
lace

Featured In

  • World War I Collections Sampler
  • World War One Laces
  • Women in World War I:Belgian War Lace
  • World War One Laces:Introduction
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