item details
Name Lace collar
ProductionUnknown; maker/artist; 17th century; Europe
Classificationcollars, lace
Materialslinen
Materials SummaryLinen
Techniqueslace making
DimensionsOverall: 420mm (width), 260mm (height)
Registration NumberPC001724
Credit lineGift of Mrs M.W. Aitken, 1970
Overview
This lace collar features 4 horizontal bands of needle lace (reticella) stitched to a narrow neck braid. It features geometric designs, flowers and leaves worked within squares outlines and bars created with buttonhole and needle weaving. The edge of the collar finished with pointed edging alternating with rounded edges in punto aria.