Table Runner

MOA: University of British Columbia

3162/4

Lace runner. Long textile holds at centre five circles filed with embroidered flowers and foliage of different species, surrounded by borders of netting. Between the circles are ovals also filled with different floral types, embroidered. The borders have small stylized flowers and vines, along with scalloped edges.

  • Narrative

    Collection of lace acquired by the donor's grandmother while attending school in Europe in 1911-1912.


  • Type of Item runner
  • Culture Dutch
  • Material flax fibre
  • Measurements height 34.2 cm, width 175.5 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner Catherine McLean
  • Received from Catherine McLean

  • Made in Netherlands

  • Creation Date before 1913
  • Ownership Date before April 1, 2016
  • Acquisition Date on April 1, 2016

  • Item Classes textiles
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3162/0004