Creator(s): Unknown

Currently in storage

About this object

A triangular ecru Honiton bobbin lace shawl. The unique design of the shawl is of naturalistic flowers and ribbons. At the center neck edge is a large bow with a center axis below. The design has multiple flowers and ferns, ivy, lilacs and roses. There is a plaited bar with picots that joins it all. This is a superb piece of lace.

Made from:

Cotton

Made in:

Unknown

Date made:

19th c.-20th c.

Size:

116.8 × 264.2 cm (46 × 104 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:

45.421

Class:

Lace

Signature marks:

Paper tag On the front of the tag in pencil is E-31/$375. On the back of the tag printed is No. 3/ and in black ink 350. Was attached to item. This was removed and put in folder as it was attached with a staple.

Credit line:

Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973