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Lace insert made by Margaret Ann Field

Object No. 88/959

Insertion, crochet lace, silk, made by Mrs Edwin Field, Australia, 1900-1910

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Summary

Physical Description

Insertion, lace crochet, silk, Mrs Edwin Field, Australia, 1900-1910. Crochet lace insertion, ecru coloured silk, central band of spiral wheel motifs linked by chain stitched brides, pattern called 'Rigel', after Southern Hemisphere star constellation.

DIMENSIONS

Width

40 mm

Depth

378 mm

PRODUCTION

Notes

Also known as Mrs Edwin Field. Design featured in her book 'Australian Lace Crochet' published in 1909. Also known as Mrs Edwin Field. Design published in 1909, in 'Australian Lace Crochet'.

SOURCE

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs Lee Byrne, 1988

Acquisition Date

8 November 1988

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