Collector:

William A. Clark, (American, 1839–1925)  Search this

Medium:

Medium: cotton, linen Technique: needle lace

Dimensions:

H x W: 30.8 × 381 cm (12 1/8 in. × 12 ft. 6 in.)

Type:

lace

Flounce

Made in:

France

Date:

ca. 1870

Description:

Flounce of point d'Alençon with naturalistic floral bouquets and scrolling strapwork. Large leafy shapes run along the bottom edge. Outlined with slightly raised cordonnet.

Credit Line:

Gift from the Trustees of the Corcoran Gallery of Art, William A. Clark Collection

Accession Number:

2018-50-22

Restrictions & Rights:

Usage conditions apply

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Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum Collection

Textiles Department

Data Source:

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kq44ded9b54-9f68-400f-9ed0-7969cc0b303d

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:chndm_2018-50-22