Accession No

2006.646


Description

Square white lace table cloth. Four central flowers are surrounded by swirling patterns.


Place

Europe; Eastern Europe; Slovakia; Central Slovak Region; Staré Hory


Period


Source

Makovicky, Nicolette [field collector]; Crowther-Beynon Grant [monetary donor]


Department

Anth


Reference Numbers

2006.646


Cultural Affliation

Slovak


Material

Cotton; Cloth


Local Term


Measurements

290mm x 5mm x 290mm


Events

Context (Field collection)
Probably collected between May and August 2004.
Event Date 5/2004
Author: Esther Laver


Context (Production / use)
Made in 2004. ·pania Dolina and Staré Hory: Lace has been produced in these villages, which originally grew up around copper mines, since the 17th century. It is still produced, mostly by elderly inhabitants, for the state folk art organisation, the ÚL’UV (Centre for Folk Art Production), for tourists and private customers who come directly to the producers to order specific products (tablecloths, coverings, Christmas decorations, collars, etc.)
Event Date 14/6/2006
Author: maa


Description (Physical description)
White lace table-cover with serpentine motif, based on a design from the 1960s. Cotton threads for crocheting and cloth insert is 50% cotton, 50% polyester.
Event Date 14/6/2006
Author: maa


Conservation (Repack)
CON.2015.1383 | Repack
Event Date 7/5/2015
Author: cao37


Description (Physical description)
Square lace panel / table cloth constructed of intertwined narrow lace band twisted and joined by additional stitches and lace flowers.
Event Date 7/12/2016
Author: maa


Description (Physical description)
Square white lace table cloth. Four central flowers are surrounded by swirling patterns.
Event Date 18/5/2023
Author: Esther Laver


FM:265728

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