Collection Highlights
The definitive treaty of peace and friendship, between His Britannick Majesty, the Most Christian King, and the King of Spain : concluded at Paris, the 10th day of February, 1763, to which, the King of Portugal acceded on the same day...
Date:
1763
Object Number:
LIB.Y1763.Tre
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Lace collar
Object Number:
INV.11934
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 x 16 x 5 in. ( 17.8 x 40.6 x 12.7 cm )
Description:
White silk handmade bobbin tape lace in the shape of an arch, floral and scroll pattern throughout, with scalloped upper edge and sawtooth lower edge.
Gallery Label:
Based on the shape of this piece of lace, it isn't certain whether it was meant as a collar or a fan leaf.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
