“Lace Pillow” for Bobbin Lace and unfinished Piece of Lace

Belgium

19th century

  • Titles "Lace Pillow" for Bobbin Lace and unfinished Piece of Lace (Descriptive)
  • Medium lace
  • Dimensions b: 8 1/4 × 8 in. (21 × 20.3 cm) mount (b): 10 3/8 × 10 3/8 in. (26.4 × 26.4 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Samuel M. Jacobs, 1967.7a-b
  • Work Type pillow
  • Classification Furnishings and Equipment

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