Lace Borders

France, Valenciennes

Date

Mid-18th century

Medium

Linen, bobbin straight lace of a type known as "Valenciennes" with a Five-Hole mesh ground

Dimensions

a: 8.4 × 179.8 cm (3 1/4 × 70 3/4 in.); b: 8.3 × 98.4 cm (3 1/4 × 38 3/4 in.); Repeat: W.: 18.6 cm (14 3/4 in.); Heading: H.: 3 cm (1/8 in.)

Department

Textiles

Credit line

Bequest of Mrs. Edward E. Ayer in memory of Edward E. Ayer