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A work made of cotton, machine-made net; embroidered with cotton and linen in darning and wave filling stitches.

Scarf, 1820s/80s

A work made of silk, machine-made net; embroidered with silk in darning and running stitches.

Veil, c. 1810

Mary N. Keith

A work made of cotton and linen, mixed lace known as "brussels application lace:" bobbin and needle laces applied to machine-made net.

Border, 1850/75

A work made of black silk maltese lace over white taffeta; lined with black silk; handle, chinese carved wood.

Parasol, 1866/70

A work made of cotton, mixed lace of a type known as "application d'angleterre"; bobbin lace motifs on a needle lace mesh ground.

Collar, 1860s

A work made of silk and mohair, pusher machine lace.

Jacket (Separated Bodice and Sleeves), 1855/65

A work made of linen, plain weave; edged with cotton, needle lace of a type known as "point de gaze".

Handkerchief, 1875/1900

A work made of linen, plain weave; edged with cotton and linen, mixed lace known as "brussels application lace:" bobbin and needle laces applied to machine-made net.

Handkerchief, 1850/75

A work made of linen, plain weave; edged with linen, bobbin straight lace of a type known as "valenciennes" with a square valenciennes mesh ground.

Handkerchief, 1901/25

A work made of filet lace.

Table Cover, 18th/19th century

A work made of cotton, machine-made twist net; embroidered with cotton and linen in chain (tambour work), cross, darning, padded satin, and wave filling stitches.

Cap, 1850/1900

A work made of linen, plain weave; edged with cotton, needle lace of a type known as "point de gaze".

Handkerchief, c. 1900

A work made of kid leather with scalloped edges and white buttons.

Pair of Startups (Half Boots), c.1870

A work made of silk and mohair, pusher machine lace.

Half Shawl, 1860s

A work made of cotton, linen, and silk, leavers machine lace, an imitation of a bobbin lace known as "mechlin".

Two Borders, c. 1890s

A work made of linen, plain weave; edged with cotton, machine-made twist net; embroidered in chain stitches (tambour work); darned wheels; edged with machine-made picots.

Handkerchief, c. 1900

A work made of tortoise shell; shell hook and chain.

Fan, c. 1873

A work made of cotton, mixed lace of a type known as "application d'angleterre"; bobbin lace motifs on a needle lace mesh ground.

Border, 1875/1900

A work made of silk, bobbin straight lace (made in vertical strips).

Collar with Long Lappets, 1875/1900

A work.

Altar Frontal, 18th century

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