Design for the Making of a Man's Needle Lace Collar
ca. 1660
Medium
textile designs
Classification
textile designs
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Museum purchase from Sarah Cooper-Hewitt and Au Panier Fleuri Funds
Accession Number
1991-42-1-a
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
Step into the intricate world of 17th fashion with this captivating *Design for the Making of Man's Needle Lace Collar*, around 1660 by an artist. Housed in the Smithsonian American Art Museum textile designs collection, this delicate pattern served as a blueprint for lacemakers crafting elaborate collars—a hallmark of Baroque-era elegance. Acquired through museum purchases from the Sarah Cooper-Hewitt Au Panier Fleuri, it reflects the period's fusion of artistry and craftsmanship. Needle lace, the medium here, was a prestigious technique where artisans stitched fine linen threads into airy, ...
About the Artist
Unknown
The artist designated as "Unknown" in our virtual museum's collection exemplifies a poignant chapter in art history: creators whose identities have faded into obscurity despite the enduring power of their work. With only one known artwork attributed to them in our holdings, this figure represents countless anonymous hands that shaped visual culture across centuries. Museums worldwide, including th...