OBJECT: 2011.0004 – Alb
DESCRIPTION: Belfast Linen Alb with cotton net Limerick lace skirt .
PATTERN: IH.S. Cross Arched motifs. Greek style Cross. Tambour spots. Cross over bow. Nice spray of flowers.
STITCHES AND TECHNIQUES: Tambour work on diamond net. Filling done with a finer thread. Possibly machine made.
FIBRE: Belfast Linen with cotton net.
SIZE: Circumference 263 cm x 71 cm drop.
COMMENTS: Some holes with quite a big tear.
DATE: 1930 – 1950
GIFT OF: Not known.
STORED: Archival Box F
REPACKED 28th February 2020: https://limericklace.ie/?p=1774
LIMERICK MUSEUM CATALOGUE LINK: http://museum.limerick.ie/index.php/Detail/Object/Show/object_id/56205
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