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Bobbin Lace Sample

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photograph of a piece of bobbin lace. The lace is long and thin. The top edge has a scalloped shape. The lace features a repeating pattern of floral motifs and scrollwork. The lace is made up of a mesh background with intricate white thread designs. The bottom edge is a straight line of small loops. The lace is placed on a dark grey background. The image is bordered by white. The lace sample is by an unknown artist, and the title of the piece is "Bobbin Lace Sample".

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1812
Medium:
Linen (?), bobbin lace
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
599 × 292 px
Museum record:
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