These lace cuffs were originally part of the Gertrude Oppenheimer 17th to 19th c. lace collection donated to the Lowe Art Museum in 1958. An intricately made linen bobbin lace cuff with an elaborate cordonnet from the 1600s. Very good condition. Worked in straight lines with pointed edges. A 5 yard length of ivory handmade Bobbin Lace appliqued to machine made net.
Upper netting has some tiny holes.
Very good condition. Pale ecru in color with a shiny texture, the collar would drape the shoulders and hang down the front. Shoulder width from edge to edge is 15 inches. Front length is 16 inches. Back collar width is 5 inches.