Lace and lace making

Framed fragment of lace border with grape leaves and crosses and the word "AGNUS";22.5" x 28.5" x 2"

battenberg lace patterns hand drawn on paper

19 individual paper patterns created by Sister Alma Zakel as guides for battenberg lace projects. Items very in size, some items have holes indicating use and others remain unmarked.

One triangle of battenberg lace; 8.5" x 9"

The collection consists of 1 folder containing Sister Alma Zakel's personal papers and photographs, 1 box containing her battenberg lace patterns, Sister Alma Zakel's battenberg lace pillow and several of her completed decorative household and liturgical lace projects.

The collection consists of 1 folder containing Sister Alma Zakel's personal papers and photographs, 1 box containing her battenberg lace patterns, Sister Alma Zakel's battenberg lace pillow and several of her completed decorative household and liturgical lace projects.

Pillow consists of a basket wrapped in blue satin fabric, stuffed with tissue and extra fabric; the pillow wrapped in blue satin fabric and covered with a 1942 newspaper with the lace pattern affixed with small nails; the pillow has the lace bobbins affixed to it, with the linen thread still spooled, likely from Sister's last project. The basket is filled with extra satin fabric pieces and stuffed with tissue paper likely as a support measure.

tenerife lace medallions with floral pattern, 4" diameter each; framed in a wood with red velvet backing