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Textile, lace (Broadside)
Scranton Lace Company
1915-1990
Description
The Scranton Lace Company, a major producer of machine-made lace, manufactured this lace broadside during the 20th century. This rectangular broadside depicts holly leaves, bells, and a candle alongside text reading “Christmas Wishes / The Scranton Lace Company.” There is a decorative scalloped border around all four edges. This object is one of a large group transferred to Winterthur from the American Textile History Museum when it closed in 2017.
Category
Textiles
Creator/Artist/Maker
Scranton Lace Company (Manufacturer)
Place of Origin
Scranton; Pennsylvania; Lackawanna; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
2017.0019.077
Credit Line/Donor
American Textile History Museum Collection
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Object Number
2017.0019.077
Object Name
Textile, lace (Broadside)
Category
Textiles - American Textile History Museum Collection
Creator (Role)
Scranton Lace Company (Manufacturer)
Place of Origin
Scranton; Pennsylvania; Lackawanna; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Date
1915-1990
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: center
Inscription: CHRISTMAS /WISHES / The / SCRANTON / LACE COMPANY
Mark/Signature: No
Subject(s)
- Christmas
Materials
- Cotton
Techniques
- Lace work
Dimensions (inches)
9.25 (W) x 21.25 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
23.495 (W) x 53.975 (L)