LAPPET OF MECHLIN LACE

CH1979.240

Long lappet, probably from woman's cap, worked downwards. Fine hexagonal mesh - lengthwise sides plaited of four threads, others of two threads. Twisted tag. Fine pattern in cloth-stitch, outlined with a gimp thread. Sections of small flowers, linked with twisted threads. Scalloped edge. Fineness and size of pattern suggest C18th date, possibly mid C18th.

Department: 

History Department

Collection

History Collection

Collection Item Data

Accession Number: CH1979.240
Accession Date: 11 Jun 1979
Credit: Mrs L. James

Material

Linen/Textile0 - Whole

Measurement

length561mm
width93mm

 

 

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