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Detail of tatted lace edging.
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Cultural Objects, Textiles

Tatted Edging

People
Maker/Creator: Henrietta Mae Boone
Date
Unknown
Places
Falling Branch (Courthouse District)
Material/Medium

Cotton thread

Specifications
  • Length: 20 inches
  • Width of rows of rings: 1 inch
  • Width to tip of scallop: 1 ¾ inches
  • Diameter of rings: ¼ inch
Description

This edging would be a good length to use as a dress collar or edging on a pillow case. It is made of three rows of tatted rings connected by picot knotting. Scallops formed from loops of five connected rings add interest to the outer row.

Keywords
tatting
Bio Sketch

Henrietta Mae Boone (1892-1993) was the daughter of William Joseph and Mary Simmons Boone. They lived in the Falling Branch community.