Summary
Continuous lace collar with an unusual ground. Waterlily design, not typical of any particular lace.
Lace collar used in Broadmeadows, donated to the Museum in 1989 with several other pieces from various sources, described simply as 'early lace'. The collar is provisionally dated circa 1840-1900, but further research is required.
This lace was examined by Mrs June Stringer, lace expert from the Embroiderers' Guild, circa 1987, when it was identified as 'Continuous lace, ground uncommon, waterlily design not typical of anything, possibly Flemish (or may be Bedfordshire?)'.
Physical Description
Semicircular cream-coloured lace collar, Continuous lace with an unusual ground. Waterlily design, not typical of any particular lace. Picot edging.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mrs C. Gordon, 13 Jun 1989
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Overall Dimensions
300 mm (Length), 190 mm (Width)
Object is slightly curved.
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References
See Parent Record
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