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Fragment (Skirt)

A work made of cotton, mixed lace: bobbin part lace of a type known as "duchesse" and needle lace of a type known as "point de gaze" with later addition of silk, machine twist net.
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  • A work made of cotton, mixed lace: bobbin part lace of a type known as "duchesse" and needle lace of a type known as "point de gaze" with later addition of silk, machine twist net.

Date:

1875/1900

Artist:

Designed by Bertha Honoré Palmer (American, 1850–1918)
Belgium, Brussels

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Textiles

Artist

Bertha Honoré Palmer, (Mrs. Potter Palmer, I) (Designer)

Title

Fragment (Skirt)

Place

Brussels (Object made in)

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Made 1875–1900

Medium

Cotton, mixed lace: bobbin part lace of a type known as "Duchesse" and needle lace of a type known as "Point de Gaze" with later addition of silk, machine twist net

Dimensions

143.5 × 167.7 cm (56 1/2 × 66 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Princess Cantacuzene in memory of Mrs. Potter Palmer I

Reference Number

1941.969

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