mem_somerville, 1 month ago

Discussion of this triggered the memory of my of my lace group friends, who knew of this "lace or needlework" pattern from ~1720. Dated because it's on the back of a deed in #Boston.

Gosh, I love a rabbit hole through archives.

#MFABoston [and I love that the MFA offers Mastodon link shares] #BostonMA

#needlelace #embroidery #LaceHistory

http://collections.mfa.org/objects/115106/embroidery-design