Caption

Lace fragment, bobbin lace. White, section of a strip with a pattern of diagonal stripes with rosettes and a meander; one edge serrated. 19th century, Europe. Width 17.5 cm, length 395 cm., A length of lace with an open, geometric floral pattern lies against a smooth background. The lace features repeating diagonal bands of mesh and solid woven sections forming stylized shapes, interspersed with daisy-like floral motifs with petal clusters. The lower edge of the lace has a scalloped border with triangular, fan-like motifs and delicate looped trim. Visible colors include off-white or cream for the lace and a medium gray background.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A13_324

License type

Rights managed

Available size

45.1Mb (3.8Mb) / 20.0in x 8.8in / 6000 x 2625 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lace fragment bobbin lace White section strip pattern diagonal stripes rosettes meander edge serrated 19th century Europe Width 17.5 cm length 395 cm length lace open geometric floral pattern lies smooth background lace features repeating diagonal bands mesh solid woven sections forming stylized shapes interspersed daisy- floral motifs petal clusters lower edge scalloped border triangular fan- motifs delicate looped trim Visible colors include off-white cream medium gray background.