Caption

Lace fragment;, 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. Dimensions: width 17.5 cm, length 308 cm., The image shows a decorative textile strip with an open net-like background in gray and gold tones, featuring ornate gold embroidered motifs including curved scroll shapes and a central floral element; the lower edge has a scalloped border with dense gold embroidery, and there are a few small loose threads and irregularities along the top edge.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A13_375

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Available size

68.2Mb (5.0Mb) / 20.0in x 13.2in / 6000 x 3973 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lace fragment 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 Dimensions width 17.5 cm length 308 cm image decorative textile strip open net- background gray gold tones featuring ornate gold embroidered motifs curved scroll shapes central floral element lower edge scalloped border dense gold embroidery small loose threads irregularities top edge.