Caption

A so-called Saxon lace belt, lace belt/men's 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 close-up of a textured fabric with an open, net-like weave in beige and gray tones, featuring a central horizontal band with a decorative pattern of embroidered geometric motifs and oval shapes; the surrounding areas show a repeating diamond mesh with braided threads, and the overall palette includes shades of beige, tan, light brown, and muted gray.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A13_396

License type

Rights managed

Available size

77.2Mb (10.3Mb) / 20.0in x 15.0in / 6000 x 4500 (300dpi)

Keywords

A -called Saxon lace belt lace belt men's 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 close-up textured fabric open net- weave beige gray tones featuring central horizontal band decorative pattern embroidered geometric motifs oval shapes surrounding areas repeating diamond mesh braided threads palette includes shades tan light brown muted gray.