Fragment
Unknown Artist
19th century
Medium
Bobbin lace
Dimensions
L. 11 x W. 2 1/4 inches (27.9 x 5.7 cm)
Classification
Textiles-Laces
Culture
French
Department
European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Lady Alan Johnstone, 1920
Accession Number
20.74.29
Art Historical Context
This delicate *Fragment* of bobbin lace, crafted by an unknown French artist in the 19th century offers a glimpse into the refined world of European textile artistry. Measuring just 11 by 2¼ inches (27.9 x 5.7 cm), this slender piece exemplifies the precision and patience required in handmade lace production. Housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Department of European Sculpture and Decor Arts, it entered the collection in 1920 as a gift from Lady Alan Johnstone, highlighting the era's appreciation for such ornamental treasures. Bobbin lace, a technique originating in Europe centuries ea...