Photo of collection object Alb — Alb, Embroidered Linen: 1600s; Bobbin Lace (Point d’Angleterre) Flounce: 1700s. Plain weave linen embroidered in gold and silver; linen bobbin lace (Point d’Angleterre a Reseau), Average: 342.9 x 61 cm (135 x 24 in.). Gift of J. H. Wade, 1920.1260. CC0.

Alb

Embroidered Linen: 1600s; Bobbin Lace (Point d’Angleterre) Flounce: 1700s

Maker Unknown

Textiles

Alb, Embroidered Linen: 1600s; Bobbin Lace (Point d’Angleterre) Flounce: 1700s. Spain: embroidered linen; Flanders: bobbin lace (Point d’Angleterre) flounce. Plain weave linen embroidered in gold and silver; linen bobbin lace (Point d’Angleterre a Reseau); average: 342.9 x 61 cm (135 x 24 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of J. H. Wade 1920.1260

Original Source

Maker/Artist: Maker Unknown
Classification: Garment
Formatted Medium: Plain weave linen embroidered in gold and silver; linen bobbin lace (Point d’Angleterre a Reseau)
Medium: plain, weave, linen, embroidered, gold, silver, bobbin, lace, point, angleterre, reseau
Dimensions: Average: 342.9 x 61 cm (135 x 24 in.)
Departments: Textiles
Accession Number: 1920.1260
Credit Line: Gift of J. H. Wade
Exhibitions: The Ikle and Jacoby Collection of Laces and Embroideries, Opulent Fashion in the Church, Raiment for the Lord's Service, A Thousand Years of Western Vestments. The Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL (November 11, 1975-January 18, 1976).
Rights Statement: CC0

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