Caption

Collar, Lace collar so-called berta with a pattern of flowers, leaves and small dots in the background; floral and plant ornaments; clothing accessory for women's clothing; lace; width 33 cm; 1840–1860; Brussels ., A delicate sheer fabric panel with intricate embroidery spread against a smooth background, showing a scalloped edge with ornate lace motifs and swirling floral patterns; the netted ground has a dotted texture and vertical gathers creating soft folds, with embroidered leaves, flowers, and curved paisley-like designs woven into the border and extending upward; visible colors include cream and off-white threadwork on a gray background, with subtle shadows and highlights adding depth.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A11_264

License type

Rights managed

Available size

73.1Mb (7.6Mb) / 20.0in x 14.2in / 6000 x 4259 (300dpi)

Keywords

Collar Lace collar -called berta pattern flowers leaves small dots background floral plant ornaments clothing accessory women's clothing lace width 33 cm 1840–1860 Brussels delicate sheer fabric panel intricate embroidery spread smooth background showing scalloped edge ornate lace motifs swirling floral patterns netted ground dotted texture vertical gathers creating soft folds embroidered leaves curved paisley- designs woven border extending upward visible colors include cream off-white threadwork gray background subtle shadows highlights adding depth.