Caption

Cape, machine-made tulle background with floral tendril pattern sewn from hand-made, bobbin, and partly needle-sewn lace; center motif of a small flower tree surrounded by flower sprigs. Plant and floral ornaments; fashion, women's fashion, fashion accessory cape. 2nd half of the 19th century, Brussels. Lace; height 248 cm, width 123 cm., A piece of sheer embroidered fabric with intricate floral and foliate motifs displayed against a dark background; the fabric shows a large swirling floral pattern with stylized flowers, leaves, and vine-like tendrils, surrounded by scalloped and looped border embroidery, and edged by gathered lace ruffles; visible colors include off-white or cream embroidery and lace contrasted with a dark gray or black background.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A12_369

License type

Rights managed

Available size

47.5Mb (5.9Mb) / 11.1in x 16.6in / 3328 x 4992 (300dpi)

Keywords

Cape machine- tulle background floral tendril pattern sewn hand- bobbin partly needle-sewn lace center motif small flower tree surrounded flower sprigs Plant floral ornaments fashion women's fashion fashion accessory cape 2nd half 19th century Brussels Lace height 248 cm width 123 cm piece sheer embroidered fabric intricate floral foliate motifs displayed dark background large swirling floral pattern stylized flowers leaves vine- tendrils surrounded scalloped looped border embroidery edged gathered lace ruffles visible colors include off-white cream embroidery lace contrasted dark gray black background.