William A. Clark, (American, 1839–1925) Search this
Medium:
Medium: linen Technique: cutwork and embroidery with needle lace; top border macramé, bottom border bobbin lace
Dimensions:
H x W: 18.1 × 141 cm (7 1/8 × 55 1/2 in.)
Type:
lace
Border
Made in:
Italy
Date:
19th–early 20th century
Description:
Border comprised of three different techniques has a central band of cutwork with rows of small and large squares filled with needle-made stitches. Densely-made macramé in diamond shapes decorates the top border while the bottom edge has scalloped points of bobbin lace. Possibly made by a nineteenth-century lace school.
Credit Line:
Gift from the Trustees of the Corcoran Gallery of Art, William A. Clark Collection
