Veil
Unknown Artist
ca. 1860
Medium
Applied
Dimensions
L. 58 x W. 20 inches 147.3 x 50.8 cm
Classification
Textiles-Laces
Culture
British
Department
European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Georgiana Schuyler, 1900
Accession Number
00.1.8
Art Historical Context
Step into the delicate world of Victorian elegance with *Veil*, a stunning example of British lacework from around 1860. Measuring an impressive 58 by 20 inches (147.3 x 50.8 cm), this masterpiece, created using applied techniques, exemplifies the exquisite craftsmanship of 19th-century lace production. Housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's of European Sculpture and Decor Arts, it was generously gifted by Georgiana Schuyler 1900, preserving a slice of Britain's rich textile heritage. In the mid-19th century, Britain was renowned for its intricate lace traditions, often produced in region...