1850 / 1899, Malta

1850 / 1899, Malta

Identifier
T.135-1966
Acquisition
Given by Mrs J. Drummond
Collection
Technique
Depiction
Dimension
30.5 cm (length)
30.5 cm (width)
Production time
Production place
Type of object

Description

Handkerchief of bobbin lace worked in silk, Malta, 1850-1899 Handkerchief of bobbin lace worked in silk. Round centre of white silk with a deep border of cream silk bobbin lace. Maltese pattern of crosses and stars of wheat ears joined by plaited brides. Over-all design of circles and of circles within squares. Scalloped edge. The lace is made in narrow strips and then joined together.