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
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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
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a4-640a-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
Record ID
nmah_627496