Dress front
CultureBelgian
Datelate 19th century
MediumCotton
DimensionsOverall: 11 3/4 x 16 3/4 inches (29.85 x 42.55 cm)
Credit LineGift of Winifred Sexton
Object numberR52-8/8
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DescriptionMixed needle and bobbin lace of the type known as Duchesse de Bruxelles. Largely made of fairly coarse bobbin lace (part lace), with a central medallion filled with point de gaze needle lace, with an applied, three-dimensional petal.
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