French Filet Lace

France

19th century

  • Titles French Filet Lace (Descriptive)
  • Medium lace
  • Dimensions 84 in. (213.4 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Mrs. William M. Rogers, 1976.56
  • Work Type lace
  • Classification Needlework

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