Tape Needle Lace

Flemish, or Belgium

Late 19th century

  • Titles Tape Needle Lace (Descriptive)
  • Medium cotton
  • Credit Line Museum purchase, 1984.70.8
  • Object Name lace
  • Classification Needlework

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