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One 20” length and 2 more pieces about 16” long joined at sides to form - probably - a sleeve frill. Seems to be cotton (puzzling under microscope). Fond plain, heavy plied gimp, seems to be Bucks lace.Karen Augusta:Bucks bobbin lace has a fond simple reseau and toile designs executed in a naïve pattern. The toile has a raised cordonnet and often has distinctive honey comb fillings, as found in the upper blossoms edging these 3 pieces.

G2002.127

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1850 - 1900

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

American

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Cuffs

Fragments

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