A Group of 8 Laces

Title
A Group of 8 Laces
Year/Period
20th century
Region
Straits Settlements and Indonesia
Material
Dimension
Gross measurement: (please refer to parts)
Accession No.
2016-00726
Collection of
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Kip Lee

There are 8 strips of lace of varying lengths and design. The making of bobbin lace was an established tradition in port cities like Malacca and Palembang by the early 20th century. It is part of a donation which contains a mixture of garments worn by Peranakan men and women.