Border

Unknownearly 18th century

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
New York, United States

Long border or collar, straight on one edge and scalloped on the other, shaped with a wide central section that narrows out on the ends. Point d'Argentan style in a rich design with a great variety of stitches. A conventionalized vase form alternates with rich floral motifs. Hexagonal ground.

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Details

Title: Border
Creator: Unknown
Date Created: early 18th century
Type: Border
Rights: Gift of Richard C. Greenleaf Esq. in memory of his mother, Adeline Emma Greenleaf
Medium: Medium: linen Technique: needle lace
Dimensions: H x W: 174 x 14.3 cm (5 ft. 8 1/2 in. x 5 5/8 in.)

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

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Lace Linen Textile