A very long, boat-shaped handmade Russian (or Eastern European) bobbin lace stole, made using a heavy silk thread. It has meandering ribbons of clothwork forming a bold design with areas of wheatears for decoration.
Condition - there are quite a number of breaks and wear along the edges, particularly at the ends, so please view the pictures carefully.
Dates from the late 19th century.
Colour - black.
Measures approx. 274cm x 60cm (108" x 23 1/2").
£90.00
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