Bobbin Lace Item Number: 524/15 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Sample of hand made maltese straight bobbin lace edging with a scalloped edge. Each scallop has three small lobes with three smaller loops.
Specific Techniques
Twisted, plaited free threads.
Narrative
Bedfordshire-Buckinghamshire Point Ground and Maltese Pillow Lace-Making Collection.
Item History
- Made in United Kingdom and Ampthill, Bedfordshire, England
- Collected during 1916
- Owned by Mary Pack before April 2, 1979
- Received from Mary Pack (Donor) on April 2, 1979
What
- Name
- Bobbin Lace
- Identification Number
- 524/15
- Type of Item
- lace
- Material
- linen fibre ? or cotton fibre ?
- Overall
- height 1.9 cm, width 11.5 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- United Kingdom and Ampthill, Bedfordshire, England
When
- Collection Date
- during 1916
- Ownership Date
- before April 2, 1979
- Acquisition Date
- on April 2, 1979
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- excellent
- Accession Number
- 0524/0015