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- Collection: Maria C. Vallejo Lace Collection
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Embroidered Lace Handkerchief with Diamonds and Vines
A linen handkerchief measuring approximately 11 inches square. The handkerchief features embroidered lace in a diamond and floral motif. The name “Christensen” is written in the upper right-hand corner in marker, possibly the name of the creator, or…
Blue Kimono with Yellow Rose Embroidery
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.
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.
Pink and Green Embroidery on Square Netting
A rectangular piece measuring approximately 14 inches x 7 inches. The piece features symmetrical hand embroidery on square netting in pink and green thread. The embroidery is primarily a geometric floral motif with pink flowers and green leaves.…
White Floral Embroidery on Square Netting
A square piece measuring approximately 8.75 inches square. There are four embroidered flowers in solid squares on the center of the piece, and an assortment of smaller embroidered flowers in the net field surrounding the center squares. The border is…
Oak Leaf Embroidery on Square Netting
A delicate square of mostly open lace netting, measuring approximately 9.5 inches square. The piece includes four oak leaves embroidered, one in each corner, connected with lightly embroidered lines with additional, smaller, leaves embroidered…
Round Floral Embroidery on Square Netting
A round lace doily measuring approximately 16.25 inches in diameter. The doily has a flower embroidered in the center with a square border. The square is surrounded by additional embroidered flowers in two circular layers. The border is lightly…
Set of Three Lace Doilies
A set of three doilies. Two of the doilies match. They are made of a light tan thread and appear to be crocheted lace. The third doily is made with a white thread and appears to be some form of pulled thread embroidered lace.
Pineapple Granny Square
A granny square crocheted as a sample piece for a larger blanket. The square is approximately 8 inches square, and features four pineapples radiating from the center.
Six Crochet Samples
A set of six crochet samples, all featuring circular/round motifs and techniques. Measurements: Top, left to right, 4 inches in diameter, 2 inches x 2 inches, 3 inches in diameter. Lower left to lower right: 2 inches by 1 inch, 3 inches in diameter,…
Bedspread Sample
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.
Square Bedspread Sample and Round Coaster
Two items–a 5.5 inch x 5.5 inch crochet bedspread sample (left) and a coaster, 5 inches in diameter (right). The bedspread sample is a granny square technique with a geometric motif. The coaster features lace fans and a pointed border.
Crocheted Bedspread with Norwegian Star Motif
A white crocheted lace bedspread featuring a nordic star motif. The blanket is constructed from 42 individual squares joined together and finished with a scalloped border.
Crochet Stitch Sample Swatch
A small swatch of different crochet stitches based on a pattern from the magazine Vanidades. The swatch measures approximately 4 inches by 7 inches and includes small puff stitches as well as scallops.
Set of Two Tea Towels with Embroidered Edges
A set of two tea towels measuring approximately 22 inches wide. The towels are solid fabric with white embroidery on the bottom edge in a decorative scalloped pattern.
White Embroidered Apron
A white waist apron featuring colorful floral embroidery in red, pink, blue, yellow, and green. It has a scalloped hem, and a decorative front pocket.
Blue Embroidered Apron
A blue waist apron featuring white floral embroidery. The hem is rounded, and there are ruched pleating details on each hip.