Bertha Collar in Mixed Brussels Bobbin and Needle Lace
Object Details
- date made
- 1880-1910
- maker
- unknown
- Description
- This bertha collar is made in mixed Brussels needlepoint and bobbin lace techniques. The delicate rose motifs are made in needle lace and inserted in the dense floral designs made in bobbin lace. It is made of cotton thread and probably dates from the late 19th to early 20th century.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- place made
- Belgium
- Subject
- Adornment
- Cotton
- Lace
- Bobbin Lace
- Needle Lace
- See more items in
- Home and Community Life: Textiles
- Clothing & Accessories
- Lace
- Textiles
- Credit Line
- Gift of Mrs Albert E Bothe, in memory of Mrs. W. J. Lee Bradley (mother) and Miss E.M.Bradley (sister),1965
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
- ID Number
- TE.T13635
- catalog number
- T13635
- accession number
- 263100
- Object Name
- lace
- bertha
- lace, bertha
- lace, bertha, collar
- Object Type
- lace
- Physical Description
- bobbin lace, needle lace (overall production method/technique)
- cotton (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall around neckline: 38 in x 6 in; 96.52 cm x 15.24 cm
- Metadata Usage
- CC0
- Record ID
- nmah_627496
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