Crochet Lace

Object/Artifact

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Waterperry Museum

Name/Title

Crochet Lace

Entry/Object ID

2025.1.864

Description

White cotton collar of crochet lace.

Context

Although there is no date of when crochet lace was first produced, it is known to be produced commercially in Ireland in the 1700s. Crochet lace was considered inferior to bobbin lace, needle lace or netting, as it was easier to make. However it can be made with very fine cotton and the varying size holes, scallops and flowing lines give it a 'lacy' look.

Cataloged By

Felix Lam

Category

Clothing

Acquisition

Accession

2025.1

Source or Donor

Gordon Dempster

Acquisition Method

Transfer

Dimensions

Width

85 mm

Length

340 mm

Weight

7 g

Material

Cotton

Location

* Untyped Location

C9S2