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 shield:
Belgium: Flanders, West Flanders
Made during:
1914-1918
Description:
The coat-of-arms of the Belgian province of West Flanders is depicted on this Mechlin bobbin lace piece. It was made by Belgian lace makers during World War I and was most likely intended to be inserted into a larger item. See a similar motif in TE*E383965.