Devonshire lace

Devonshire lace
 (18th century)

Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
linen (bobbin lace)
Measurements
6.5 × 22.9 cm
Place/s of Execution
(England)
Accession Number
582-D2
Department
International Fashion and Textiles
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1904
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of Professor AGL Shaw AO Bequest
Gallery location
Not on display
Physical description
Old Devonshire bobbin lace, cream, 18th century style, mounted on card.

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