On View
Not on viewlace lappets
Date1880-1890
Terms
- Jabots
Dimensions7.62 × 100.33 cm (3 × 39 1/2 in.)
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. David Emerson
Object numberCOS86.67
DescriptionJabot made from black net decorated with yellow straw work. When lying flat, the object is long and thin and features a sawtooth or zigzag edging all the way around. Mrs. Emerson referred to these lace neckpieces as "barbs."
Collections
- Historic Clothing
