Dress Trim. Irish Crochet

Object/Artifact

Sidney Museum and Archives

Name/Title

Dress Trim. Irish Crochet

Entry/Object ID

1983.017.019 a-b

Description

Two pieces of fine crochet. Yarn is very fine - appears to be sewing thread. a) V-shaped (sort of heart-shaped) piece of crochet, with delicate motif - incorporates trefoil and flower motifs. Diamond-shaped interlacing between motifs. Scalloped edging around the edge of design. Cord and 'babble' attached at bottom of 'V". Probably used on chest or neck area of lady's dress. b) Small square motif similar to a) has central flower with diamond motif which radiates outward and pointed scalloped edging around the perimeter. Unknown use of small motif - possibly also attached to clothing.2023-10-04 Debbie Lamb - Irish crochet

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Dunlop, Mrs. Louise

Notes

Accession Date: 11-Aug-83 Mode of Acquisition: gift

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Trim, Textile

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Notion

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Needleworking Equipment

Nomenclature Class

Textileworking T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

trim, dress trim

Created By

Macknight, Elinore

Create Date

March 28, 1995

Updated By

[email protected]

Update Date

April 9, 2026