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1901

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1925

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Pattern Pricking With Lace Sample, "La boule de Neige" [The Snowball]

This is a Pattern pricking with lace sample. It is dated early 20th century and we acquired it in 1983. Its medium is cardboard, paper, probably linen thread and its technique is patterns & tools. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Robert Mertz and Mrs. Mertz. It is credited Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mertz.

Its dimensions are

Length: 40.5 cm [16"] Direction in which the pattern was worked. Width: 9 cm [3.5"] Lace sample Length: 8.5 cm [3.25"] Direction worked. Width: 6.5 cm [2.5"]

It is inscribed

modele No. 261 de "La Boule de Neige" Le Mans - fil No 400 - 80 fuseaux

Cite this object as

Pattern Pricking With Lace Sample, "La boule de Neige" [The Snowball]; cardboard, paper, probably linen thread; Length: 40.5 cm [16"] Direction in which the pattern was worked. Width: 9 cm [3.5"] Lace sample Length: 8.5 cm [3.25"] Direction worked. Width: 6.5 cm [2.5"]; Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mertz; 1983-14-11

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