Caption

Lace fragment, lace strip finished with flat arched teeth on one side and straight on the other; in the divisions corresponding to the teeth, an alternating flower calyx and rhombus motif are placed, separated by parenthetical geometric forms. 18th century, France; fabric; width 17.5 cm, length 308 cm., A length of delicate lace trim displayed against a neutral background, featuring a repeating scalloped lower edge and a straight upper edge; the lace shows a mesh ground with ornate embroidered motifs including floral shapes, stylized scrolls, and diamond-like elements; the fabric appears slightly frayed in places with loose threads and some irregularities along the edges; visible colors include gold in the embroidery and a muted grayish background.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A13_369

License type

Rights managed

Available size

34.5Mb (1.9Mb) / 20.0in x 6.7in / 6000 x 2008 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lace fragment lace strip finished flat arched teeth side straight divisions corresponding alternating flower calyx rhombus motif placed separated parenthetical geometric forms 18th century France fabric width 17.5 cm length 308 cm length delicate lace trim displayed neutral background featuring repeating scalloped lower edge straight upper edge lace mesh ground ornate embroidered motifs floral shapes stylized scrolls diamond- elements slightly frayed places loose threads irregularities edges visible colors include gold embroidery muted grayish background.