Tape Needle Lace

Flemish, or Belgium

Late 19th century

  • Titles Tape Needle Lace (Descriptive)
  • Medium cotton
  • Dimensions 87 × 3 in. (221 × 7.6 cm)
  • Credit Line Museum purchase, 1984.70.8
  • Work Type lace
  • Classification Needlework

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