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 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…
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 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.
A rectangular doily made using the Torchon bobbin lace technique. The doily features a lace flower in the center with an open net surrounding it. The border is a repeated fan motif.
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.
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.
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…
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…
A lace collar created using the guypure bobbin lace technique. The collar features a floral motif. There is some light discoloration and a few loose threads/repairs.