Table Runner Item Number: 3162/1 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Lace runner. Textile is made from fine cotton thread, light tan in colour. Three hunting scenes are shown, with details made from closely woven lace and a background of small openwork diamonds. From left to right, the scenes show a man leading his horse through a forest, dogs at his side; two deer resting amongst trees; and finally a deer strung up and carried by two men. The scenes area surrounded by a wide openwork lace boarder suggesting foliage and flowers.
Narrative
Collection of lace acquired by the donor's grandmother while attending school in Europe in 1911-1912.
Item History
- Made in Netherlands before 1913
- Owned by Catherine McLean before April 1, 2016
- Received from Catherine McLean (Donor) on April 1, 2016
What
- Name
- Table Runner
- Identification Number
- 3162/1
- Type of Item
- runner
- Material
- cotton fibre
- Overall
- height 46.0 cm, width 152.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Dutch
- Previous Owner
- Catherine McLean
- Received from
- Catherine McLean (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Netherlands
When
- Creation Date
- before 1913
- Ownership Date
- before April 1, 2016
- Acquisition Date
- on April 1, 2016
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3162/0001