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embroidered fragment
Textile

embroidered fragment

before 1947

This item is a fragment with a border pattern of geometric flower motifs reminiscent of the Queen pattern. It is worked in pale shades of rose and green using pattern darning. The original label att...

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lace
Textile

lace

before 1947

Lace, drawn thread worked geometric design of different motifs worked within a square ground.

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lace
Textile

lace

before 1947

Two narrow bands of needle lace with matching repeating geometric designs.

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lace
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lace

before 1947

Square of Naxos lace with a geometric design. Needle made lace square made in ecru colouredsilk thread. Three narrow strips of lace have been joined (slip stitched) together to form the square.

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lace
Textile

lace

before 1947

A needle lace square with a central star shaped design.

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lace
Textile

lace

before 1947

Needle lace square with a geometric wheel-like design. This piece is from the collection of Louisa Pesel.

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lace
Textile

lace

before 1947

Bobbin made lace disc, star shaped geometric design.

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lace
Textile

lace

before 1947

Small square of needle lace with a geometric design, inset into a plain woven fabric.

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lace
Textile

lace

before 1947

Small square of needle lace with a geometric design, inset into a plain woven fabric.

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lace
Textile

lace

before 1947

Needle lace square with a geometric design. This piece is from the collection of Louisa Pesel.

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cuffs
Textile

cuffs

before 1947

Needle lace cuffs, each fastening with three mother of pearl buttons and button hole stitched fastening loops. The original Pesel identification disc, number 26, is attached.

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border fragment
Textile

border fragment

before 1947

This item was probably taken from the border of a garment, possibly a cape. The main fabric is a fine silk crepe woven with silk weft effects. Darned lace is attached along both long edges, and embr...

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