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1972.10.14 - fragment of Milanese pillow lace
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Object Typefragment, lace
Place MadeEurope: Italy
Date Made1601-1700
Item Details
Object Typefragment, lace
Place MadeEurope: Italy
Date Made1601-1700
Accession Number
1972.10.14
Title
fragment of Milanese pillow lace
Category
Textileworking Tools & Equipment
Object Type
fragment, lace
Date Made
1601-1700
Place Made
Europe: Italy
Culture
European
Cultural Region
European
Materials and Techniques
lace, bobbin, Milanese
Measurements
overall: 18.3 x 8.8 cm
Description
Fragment of 17th century Milanese pillow lace, with curving foliate design in cloth stitch on plaited hexagonal mesh; cut from a larger piece, bobbin lace footing of thinner yarn attached to longer end.
Credit Line
University of Alberta Department of Household Economics
External Links
Virtual Tour: Anne Lambert Clothing and Textiles Collection
University of Alberta, Faculty of Agricultural, Life & Environmental Sciences, Department of Human Ecology
Citation
Page Citation for 1972.10.14 - fragment of Milanese pillow lace
Page Citation
"1972.10.14 - fragment of Milanese pillow lace, Anne Lambert Clothing and Textiles Collection." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/13-7947. Accessed 21 May. 2025.