Caption

Two fragments of appliqués on batiste tulle: a with a floral tendril pattern; b with a fragment of cardboard sewn on. 19th century, Europe; lace and embroidery appliqué patterns; clothing accessory fabric; width 5.5 cm, length 34 cm., A narrow horizontal strip of lace with a floral and leafy pattern laid against a smooth background, showing a delicate net-like ground with raised embroidered motifs in off-white and cream tones, with areas of pale yellowing and light beige along the edges; the lace has irregular edges and slight fraying, and a few small loose threads cast soft shadows on the gray background.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A11_351

License type

Rights managed

Available size

31.7Mb (1.4Mb) / 20.0in x 6.2in / 6000 x 1846 (300dpi)

Keywords

Two fragments appliqués batiste tulle floral tendril pattern b fragment cardboard sewn on 19th century Europe lace embroidery appliqué patterns clothing accessory fabric width 5.5 cm length 34 cm narrow horizontal strip floral leafy pattern laid smooth background showing delicate net- ground raised embroidered motifs off-white cream tones areas pale yellowing light beige edges irregular edges slight fraying small loose threads cast soft shadows gray background.