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Fragment of a border: T.24-1991

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Description

Fragment of a border in cotton bobbin lace. Simple repeat pattern outlined by a looped cordonnet on a simple twist net ground.

Legal notes

Given by Mr & Mrs J.A. Gibbs

Measurements and weight

Length: 76.5 cm
Width: 5.75 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1991-11-25) by Gibbs, J. A., Mr & Mrs

Dating

19th Century
Circa 1801 CE - Circa 1899 CE

Materials used in production

Cotton

Techniques used in production

Bobbin lace : Cotton bobbin lace on a simple twist net ground.
Bucks Point

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Identification numbers

Accession number: T.24-1991
Primary reference Number: 110182

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 12 October 2017

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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