Net veil worked with linen (for outlines) and cotton (for fillings) in darning stitch. Left, right and lower edges of scallops, within each a sprig composed of a large stylised flower and a small leaf, the edging of bobbin lace picots. Across lower portion four sprays (10" high) of stylised flowers and leaves. Upper edge hemmed.
Given by Mrs C. Morshead Baker
Length: 30 in
Width: 41 in
Method of acquisition: Given (1943-10) by Morshead Baker, C., Mrs
19th Century, Early#
Circa
1800
CE
-
Circa
1849
CE
fillings
Cotton
outlines
Linen
Net lace
: Veil with net lace edging and embroidered with linen (for outlines) and cotton (for fillings), in darning stitch. Left, right and lower edges scalloped. Edging of bobbin lace picots. Upper edge hemmed.
Embroidered
Bobbin lace
Accession number: T.11-1943
Primary reference Number: 110083
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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