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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