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  • Collection: Maria C. Vallejo Lace Collection

Butterflies Bobbin Lace Doily

Bobbin Lace Trim

Two tea towel corner inserts, measuring 2 inches x 7 inches at widest dimensions. The V-shaped pieces are made using a filet crochet technique, mixing open and closed mesh to create the silhouette of grape leaves, vines, and grapes as decoration.…

An off-white crocheted cardigan. The cardigan features a repeating pinwheel motif. There are 7 buttons on the front of the cardigan, which are all thread covered. The border edging of the cardigan is made up of three rows of a repeating fan stitch.

A V-neck lace dickey collar created using a bobbin lace technique. The collar includes a floral motif and a picot edging. There is some light discoloration on the top edge of the collar, but it is in otherwise good condition. 

An elaborately embroidered tulle lace collar with a heavy lace border. There is some light discoloration on the border. 

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

A dickey lace collar shaped in a shallow V-neck, and featuring an elaborate floral motif created using a Battenberg lace technique. 

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. 

A dickey collar made with a battenberg lace technique. The collar follows a deep V-neck style, and features a symmetrical pattern that creates a serpentine effect.

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 dickey collar created with a battenberg lace technique. The collar follows a deep v-neck line, and features a large floral motif.

Collar constructed of fabric strips connected with crochet faggotting. Edging of crochet floral motifs sometimes referred to as Bébé Irish Crochet,* finished with a crocheted trim. Decorative fabric bow.  Source: The Home Art Crochet Book, ed. Flora…

Crochet lace collar of graduated scallops formed with different stitch patterns.  Maria C. Vallejo purchased this collar as a gift for United States Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, March 15, 1933 - September 18, 2020. Justice Ginsburg…

A crocheted lace collar following an open lace pattern and a picot edge. 

A crocheted lace collar in a sweetheart neckline shape. The collar features a series of geometric squares with vine-like lace connecting them together. 

A crocheted lace collar created using coronation cord and a scalloped picot edging. 

An off-white crochet collar created using a combination of lace techniques, including filet and Irish crochet. 

Crochet lace collar with dramatic diamond and chevron motifs.  Suzann Thompson, Center for Knit and Crochet: Compare to trim around the Starburst Crochet Doily, 2023.MCV.06.001.

An elaborate floral lace collar created using Irish Crochet techniques to depict flowers and vines. Some light discoloration on the raised flowers. 

A lace collar created using an embroidery on tulle technique, possibly a form of Needlerun. Some discoloration along the neckline. 
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