Black Flounce

Tambour Limerick Lace Veil – Filled with Needlerun

OBJECT: 1989.0208 – Black Flounce.
DESCRIPTION: Black Flounce. Square.
PATTERN: Ferns – Flower border. The centre is done with wheel centre discs in a regular pattern. Tambour border of flowers and coils
STITCHES AND TECHNIQUES: Black on black cotton using cotton thread. Filling stitches in corners. Flowers also in each corner.
FIBRE: Cotton on cotton.
SIZE: 153 cm x 153 cm.
CIRCA: 1880 – 1910.
COMMENTS: Good condition. A few holes.
GIFT OF: Not known.
STORED: Shelf.