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Collar
Object/Artifact
COLLAR, AYRSHIRE, needlelace roundels 1850-1860 Entirely hand stitched, cotton on cotton Ayreshire with linen needlework lace inserted in roundels bordering the scalloped edge; cutwork near neck area. Scalloped edges; narrow fine cotton binding at neck; exquisite work. Has some careful mending with fine linen thread. An extravagant example.
G88.116
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1850 - 1860
User Age: Adult Gender: Female
Ayreshire
Needlelace roundels
hand stitched
cotton Ayreshire
linen needlework lace
scalloped edges
find cotton binding