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- Collection: Maria C. Vallejo Lace Collection
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Pulled Thread Tablecloth
A linen tablecloth measuring approximately 48 inches square. The tablecloth is similar in design to 2023.MCV.09.063 and 2023.MCV.09.069, and features pulled thread lace in two concentric squares with a repeating pattern between them.
Colorful Floral Embroidered Lace Handkerchief
A linen handkerchief measuring an estimated 11 inches square. The handkerchief features embroidered flowers around the outside edge in bright colors. The main flowers are cross-stitched, with embroidered stems and leaves. The border is a scalloped…
Pulled Thread Table Runner
Similar in design to 2023.MCV.09.063 and 2023.MCV.09.068, this table runner features a pulled thread embroidery technique to create geometric lace patterns. The rectangular runner features two concentric rectangles of pulled thread lace around a…
Floral Embroidery on Square Netting
A rectangular doily measuring approximately 17 inches x 10 inches. The doily features hand embroidery on square netting with a scalloped edge. The lace embroidery features a flower in the center, with symmetrical geometric motifs surrounding it.
Geometric Embroidery on Square Netting
A square doily measuring approximately 11 inches x 11 inches. The doily features hand embroidery on square netting. The doily features Norwegian stars embroidered in each corner, with a simple geometric pattern connecting them. The center features…
Geometric Embroidered Dresser Doily
A doily measuring approximately 16 inches x 9 inches. The doily features hand embroidery on square netting. The doily features Norwegian stars embroidered in each corner, with a simple geometric pattern connecting them. The lace technique may be…
Fragment of Battenberg Lace
A fragment of lace created using a taped bobbin lace in a Battenberg technique. There is distinct discoloration in several areas on the piece. The fragment appears to have been part of a larger piece at one point.
Fragment of Battenberg Lace
A fragment of lace created using a taped bobbin lace in a Battenberg technique. There is distinct discoloration in several areas on the piece. The fragment appears to have been part of a larger piece at one point.
Fragment of Bobbin Lace
A fragment of lace featuring a large repeating floral motif. The fragment may have been part of a larger piece at one point.
Three Fragments of Bobbin Lace
Three distinct pieces of bobbin lace, possibly originally intended as ribbons. The pieces range in length from 8 to 10 inches long, and feature different floral designs on each. Two of the ribbons are in good condition, but the center one is stained…
Fragment of Bobbin Lace Ribbon
Five pieces of lace ribbon featuring the same floral motif, joined together to create embellishment for a larger piece.
Fragment of Embroidered Lace in Silk Thread
A fragment of lace created using an embroidered lace technique in silk thread. The embroidery features a variety of floral motifs in distinct strips. The fragment appears to have been part of a larger piece at one point.
Bird Torchon 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.
Fragment of Embroidered Netting
A large fragment of lace featuring a repeating floral embroidery on net backing. The fragment may have been part of a larger piece at one point.
Fragment of Embellished Fabric with Hand Rolled Fabric Tucks and Bobbin Lace Ribbons
A fragment of lace created using a mix of bobbin lace ribbons and net fabric tucks. The first 5 inches of the piece is bobbin lace strips in floral motifs, and the remaining 9 inches is a net fabric with regular hand-rolled tucks. The fragment…
Set of Two Square Torchon Lace Doilies
A set of two matching doilies, made using the Torchon bobbin lace technique. The border of the doilies is created using a fan technique, and the majority of the rest of the doilies is a simple cloth stitch pattern and ground stitch.
Floral Center Torchon Lace Doily
A round doily made using the Torchon bobbin lace technique. The doily features a flower in the center with a web-pattern surrounding it. The border is made up of eight scallops with leaf motifs highlighted in each one.
Fragment of Fabric Featuring Bobbin Lace Corner
A fragment of a larger piece. There is bobbin lace lining the left side and top of a solid fabric base. The fragment appears to have been part of a larger piece at one point, and is in fair condition. There is fraying and discoloration throughout the…
Torchon Lace Butterfly Doily
An oval doily made using the Torchon bobbin lace technique. The doily features four butterflies on a basic ground stitch. There are fourteen fans surrounding the center and butterflies.
Torchon Lace Doily with Solid White Center
A round doily made using the Torchon bobbin lace technique. The doily features a solid cloth center with an added lace border. The border includes four lace flowers as well as four segments of cloth stitch and leaf motifs. This doily matches…
Frail Fragment of Embroidered Lace
A large fragment of embroidered lace tulle. The embroidery features a repeated floral motif. The fragment appears to have been part of a larger piece at one point. There are numerous rips in the delicate tulle fabric, and some light discoloration in…
Torchon Lace Doily with Solid Square Center
A round doily made using the Torchon bobbin lace technique. The doily features a square shaped solid cloth center with lace inlays and an added lace border. The border features a series of floral/nature motifs using a variety of torchon techniques…
Torchon Lace Doily with Solid White Center
A round doily made using the Torchon bobbin lace technique. The doily features a solid cloth center with an added lace border. The border includes four lace flowers as well as four segments of cloth stitch and leaf motifs. This doily matches…
Four Doilies in Punto in Aria Lace
Four doilies in two lace designs. Two of the doilies feature a sunburst design, while the other two include nature motifs. The doilies are created using a Punto in Aria lace technique, a type of needle lace.
Butterflies Torchon 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…