Browse Items (346 total)

  • Collection: Maria C. Vallejo Lace Collection

A crocheted granny square with a geometric motif created as a sample square for a bedspread.. This piece is included in 2023.MCV.06.014 as part of the sample set. 

Bird Bobbin Lace Doily

A square doily with a solid cotton center and an elaborate bobbin-lace border. The square measures approximately 17.5 inches by 17.5 inches. The lace design features a repeating bird motif, with 8 birds and 12 smaller decorative flowers. 

A hand embroidered placemat with a matching napkin. The placemat measures approximately 21 inches long, while the napkin measures 9 inches long. The pieces are an extended octagonal shape, and feature black embroidered flowers on the white fabric.…

A blue and red cross stitch design on white aida cloth. The design features four blue diamonds on either side, and four red flowers on each side protruding from the diamonds. 

A handkerchief measuring approximately 11 inches square. The fabric center features a floral print, and the border is embroidery on a lace tulle netting. The embroidery features vine motifs and butterflies. The handkerchief matches item MCV.11.028,…

A blue waist apron featuring white floral embroidery. The hem is rounded, and there are ruched pleating details on each hip.

A blue kimono with floral embroidery down the back. The embroidery is done in shades of yellow, blue, pink, and green, and depicts five yellow roses with several smaller flowers and vines as accents.

A linen handkerchief measuring approximately 10.5 inches square. The bottom-left corner of the handkerchief features a embroidered lace creating the shape of two rectangles, one vertical and one horizontal. The squares have been colored two different…

A lace collar following the line of a boatneck top. The collar features a floral motif and was created using a battenberg lace technique. 

A bobbin lace collar with alternating decorative flower diamond motifs. The edge follows an open lace motif. 

A solid linen handkerchief measuring approximately 11.25 inches x 11.25 inches. The handkerchief has a solid linen center, with an elaborate lace border. The border appears to be created using a bobbin lace technique, and features an elaborate floral…

Bobbin Lace Trim

Butterflies Bobbin Lace Doily

Butterflies Bobbin Lace Doily

An open-lace doily measuring approximately 15.5 inches in diameter. The center of the doily is a flower, with eight butterflies making up the next round. The outer edge is made up of a 20-point fan motif. The doily may be part of a matched set with…

A choker collar created using a Battenberg lace technique. The pattern includes a repeating swirl motif as well as nineteen circles containing stars in their centers. The top edge of the choker is discolored from use. 

An oblong doily featuring white embroidery on white cotton. The doily features a scalloped cloud shape in the center, made up of embroidered french knots, and small floral motifs on each end.. The doily measures approximately 11.25 inches long. 

A solid cotton doily featuring a simple clover leaf pattern embroidered in white thread on white cloth. The doily measures approximately 10 inches in diameter, and has a scalloped edge.
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