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Abacá lace sampler

c. 1910–23

Philippines

Medium
abaca fiber(?): knitting
Measurements
Overall: 121.9 x 14 cm (48 x 5 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Miss Myrta Jones 1923.864
Copyright
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Location
Not on view
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This object was likely produced where abacá was abundant and lacemaking was introduced through convents or mission schools—perhaps Eastern Visayas or Bicol.

Description

This strip of lace is unusual for being worked entirely in abacá fiber, a material more commonly associated with cordage, woven textiles, and ceremonial cloth. Abacá’s natural stiffness and high tensile strength make it a challenging medium for techniques that require tight looping or knotting, such as lacemaking. This object reflects a hybrid craft tradition in which imported techniques were executed using local fibers.

Abacá lace sampler

c. 1910–23

Philippines

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