Bobbin Lace in Reticella Design (Reticella fuselli)
1889
Scroll
Bobbin Lace in Reticella Design (Reticella fuselli)
1889
Physical Qualities
Cotton or linen, 6 x 110 in. (15.2 x 279.4 cm.)
Credit Line
Gift of Chris Jeffrey, Baltimore
Object Number
2013.140
The Baltimore Museum of Art by gift, 2013; Chris Jeffrey, Baltimore, by descent; Marianne Riezler Jeffrey (mother), by descent; Walter Riezler (donor's grandfather, 1878-1965)
Inscribed: Printed on paper card attached with pin to lace [to be removed and stored with record]: "VENDUTO/ Sig." Handwritten in dark ink: "Dr. W. Riezler/Stettin (Prussia)" Hand written in pencil on reverse: "N. 18. m 2,75 merletti/ Prezzo L [lire] 126,500 [?] [not legible)/ Non pragate" Translation: "Sold/ Dr. W.Riezler/Stettin (Prussia)/ N. (number) 18. 2.75 meters lace/Price 126,500 [uncertain of last two numbers] lira; Not paid." NOTE: Card removed. Original sent to registrars. Photocopy in curatorial file.
