Creator(s): Unknown
Currently in storage
About this object
A cream colored dresser mat used in Mrs. Post's bedroom. In the center of the mat the design is of Point de gaze needle lace flowers on machine net . This design is frames at right angles with Point de gaze needle lace banners in two different motifs. One is of flowers vining over a lattice design and the other is of flowers running vertically on the banners. In the corners are Honiton bobbin lace flowers on machine net. Surrounding the center is a Valenciennes bobbin lace edging.
Detailed information for this item
- Catalog number:
- 45.568
- Class:
- Lace
- Signature marks:
- Paper 3 Lace Mats from/Mrs. Posts Dressing/Room. Wrapped with the mat now removed. This was handwritten in blue ink on a pink piece of paper.
- Credit line:
- Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973