Caption

Lace fragment by Kublicki Piottuch, Alfred 1861–1945; 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 a rhombus motif are placed, separated by parenthetical geometric forms. 18th century, France; lace fabric; width 17.5 cm, length 308 cm., A horizontal strip of lace with a scalloped lower edge featuring repeating ornate motifs; the lace has a mesh background with embroidered curving S-shaped forms, umbrella-like shapes, floral designs, and decorative zigzag elements. The embroidery thread appears gold against a gray background, and the piece shows some frayed threads along the top edge and scallops. There is a small paper tag and a short string attached near one end; the overall colors visible are gold and gray.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A13_370

License type

Rights managed

Available size

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

Keywords

Lace fragment Kublicki Piottuch Alfred 1861–1945 lace strip finished flat arched teeth side straight divisions corresponding teeth alternating flower calyx rhombus motif placed separated parenthetical geometric forms 18th century France lace fabric width 17.5 cm length 308 cm horizontal strip lace scalloped lower edge featuring repeating ornate motifs mesh background embroidered curving S-shaped forms umbrella- shapes floral designs decorative zigzag elements embroidery thread gold gray background piece frayed threads top edge scallops small paper tag short string attached near colors visible gray.