Summary
Framed piece of Burano lace, showing flowers in a vase. This lace was made by Albertina Vallaro in the 1970s. Albertina learned this unique and ancient skill as a child in Venice, she continued to make decorative items in Burano lace in Melbourne where she lived with her daughter for a number of years. Burano is an island in the Venetian Lagoon and is well known for its lace making industry. Burano lace is a needle lace, it is traditionally worked quite tightly making the mesh appear more square.
Physical Description
Framed piece of white Burano lace. The lace depicts flowers in a vase and is set on a dark blue background. The frame is gilt and neutral textile.
More Information
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Collection Names
Museums Victoria/Italian Historical Society Co.As.It Collection
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr Marcello D'Amico, 15 Aug 1994
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Maker
Albertina Vallaro, Carlton, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1970s
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Place & Date Exhibited
Museum of Victoria, 328 Swanston Street, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1992
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Classification
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Discipline
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Type of item
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overall dimensions
27 cm (Length), 2 cm (Width), 32 cm (Height)
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Keywords
Crafts, Italian Communities, Italian Immigration, Lace Making, Lacework