Production: Unknown (Probably)
High quality bobbin lace motif from the stock of John Tucker (1807-1877) Motif very similar to those shown by the Tucker workshop at the 1862 exhibition.
Given in memory of Samuel Chick by his family
Length: 19 cm
Width: 19 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1964) by Chick, Samuel, family of
Victorian
19th Century, Mid
Circa
1850
CE
-
Circa
1860
CE
Tucker was the major lace distributor in the mid 19th century and John's daughter, Mary Tucker, designed pieces shown at the 1862 Exhibition which were subsequently purchased by the Royal Family. (now owned by the Duke of Kent)
probably Cotton
Bobbin lace : Cotton, bobbin part lace
Accession number: T.28-1964
Primary reference Number: 110091
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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