Lace piece
Category
Textiles
Date
Unknown
Materials
lace
Measurements
5540 mm (Width); 200 mm (L)
Collection
Calke Abbey, Derbyshire
NT 291809.1
Summary
One of two lengths of hand-made lace, the deep border with ovals composed of small wheels around three larger wheels and with looped bands containing wheels between them. A chestnut-like leaf and flowers surround the ovals, whilst three pansy heads are below the loop. A pansy centres the bouquet in the upper part, with a garland of flowers above and a triple band squared edge. B62