Overblouse of white Irish Crochet Lace. High boned collar back opening closed to 2 inches below neckline, hanging open below. Long slim sleeves with fullness at shoulder. Areas and bands of fine crochet at yoke, shoulders, wrist, center, medallion, many flowers, leaves and balls on coarse net. Good condition, very white. 20 inches long center front. Made from cotton yarn.
Donor:
Design Department (UC Berkeley)
Collection place:
Ireland
Verbatim coll. place:
Ireland
Culture or time period:
Irish
Materials:
Linen (material)
Object type:
ethnography
Object class:
Blouses (main garments)
Function:
2.4 Fine Clothes and Accoutrements not used exclusively for status or religious purposes
Accession date:
1974
Department:
Europe and western Russia (except Classical Mediterranean)