Caption

A so-called Saxon lace belt, creator unknown, lace belt for men's clothing, clothing accessory. The central part is a continuous belt with a geometric ornament; among the motifs is a circle containing an hourglass. Side belts of similar width are permanently connected. The entire belt is trimmed with fringe. 17th–18th century, Poland. Materials: lace. Dimensions: height 270 cm, width 25 cm., A section of woven textile with a long fringe on one side and a shorter fringe along the opposite edge, showing a central panel of openwork lace with repeating geometric motifs and a surrounding net-like pattern; the fibers and threads appear in shades of beige and tan against a neutral gray background.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A13_389

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Rights managed

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62.1Mb (5.8Mb) / 20.0in x 12.1in / 6000 x 3618 (300dpi)

Keywords

A -called Saxon lace belt creator unknown lace belt men's clothing clothing accessory central part continuous belt geometric ornament motifs circle containing hourglass Side belts width permanently connected entire belt trimmed fringe 17th–18th century Poland Materials lace Dimensions height 270 cm width 25 cm section woven textile long fringe side shorter fringe opposite edge showing central panel openwork lace repeating geometric motifs surrounding net- pattern fibers threads shades beige tan neutral gray background.