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[Marquis de Lafayette. (1757-1834)]. Antique Lace Portrait Square .
Bobbin-made "Maglia di Spagna" lace square depicting a gentleman in profile, thought to be the Marquis de Lafayette. Ca. early 1824. Mounted to silk square backed by paper, under a plexiglass frame. Moderate toning, overall in fine condition. 6.25 x 6.25 inches (15.9 x 15.9 cm.).
From July 1824 to September 1825, the French Marquis de Lafayette, the last surviving major general of the American Revolutionary War, made a tour of the 24 states in the United States. He was received by the populace with a hero's welcome at many stops, and many honors and monuments were presented to commemorate and memorialize the visit.
[Marquis de Lafayette. (1757-1834)]. Antique Lace Portrait Square .
Bobbin-made "Maglia di Spagna" lace square depicting a gentleman in profile, thought to be the Marquis de Lafayette. Ca. early 1824. Mounted to silk square backed by paper, under a plexiglass frame. Moderate toning, overall in fine condition. 6.25 x 6.25 inches (15.9 x 15.9 cm.).
From July 1824 to September 1825, the French Marquis de Lafayette, the last surviving major general of the American Revolutionary War, made a tour of the 24 states in the United States. He was received by the populace with a hero's welcome at many stops, and many honors and monuments were presented to commemorate and memorialize the visit.