Cream Maltese border

Note reads:
Maltese lace first pattern made for Duchess of York at her marriage
Rose of England with Maltese Cross

It may have been designed for the Duchesse (probablyLady Elizabeth-Bowes-Lyon), and offered later as a pattern to appeal to English visitors. Still, the piece is very nicely made.

Came smelling of lavendar, wrapped in newspaper.
4" x 4' 2"

first posted 4/1/2014