bobbin lace, Mechlin (overall production method/technique)
Measurements:
overall: 5 in x 5 in; 12.7 cm x 12.7 cm
Object Name:
lace
medallion
war lace
Object Type:
lace
Place made:
Belgium
Depicting provincial shield:
Belgium: Flanders, Antwerp
Made during:
1914-1918
Description:
The coat-of-arms of the Belgian Province of Antwerp is the featured motif on this example of Mechlin bobbin lace. This piece was probably designed to be inserted into a larger item. It was made by Belgian lace makers during World War I. See a similar motif in TE*E383965.