Caption

Lace fragment by Kublicki Piottuch, Alfred 1861–1945. The lace strip is 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. Materials: lace, fabric. Width 17.5 cm; length 308 cm., A horizontal strip of ornate lace with a scalloped lower edge displayed against a plain background, showing a repeating embroidered pattern of curving paisley-like shapes, diamond motifs, and floral clusters; the lace has an open netted ground with denser, textured embroidery forming the decorative elements and a slightly frayed top edge with loose threads; visible colors include muted gold thread for the embroidery and a cool gray background.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A13_372

License type

Rights managed

Available size

41.8Mb (3.9Mb) / 20.0in x 8.1in / 6000 x 2435 (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 Materials lace fabric Width 17.5 cm length 308 cm horizontal strip ornate lace scalloped lower edge displayed plain background showing repeating embroidered pattern curving paisley- shapes diamond motifs floral clusters open netted ground denser textured embroidery forming decorative elements slightly frayed top edge loose threads visible colors include muted gold thread embroidery cool gray background.