Branscombe point needle lace collar
Branscombe lace dealer John Tucker introduced Branscombe point in the 1850s. This needle lace uses fine, machine-made tape and decorative fillings made by hand. It is quicker to make than Honiton lace and was a means of combating the introduction of less expensive, entirely machine–made lace. Usually one person would make each item, unlike Honiton lace where many people would contribute to a large piece.
Object Summary
- Accession Loan No.
- 56/1963/8
- Collection Class
- Clothing and accessories
- Material
- Branscombe Point Needlelace
- Common Name
- Branscombe point needle lace collar
- Simple Name
- collar
- Period Classification
- Victorian (1837-1901)
