Caption

Lace fragment, lace, plant ornaments. Serrated on one side, with a pattern of flowers, fan-shaped leaves, and ovoid rosettes above them. Rose flowers between the leaves, and sprigs of other small flowers above them. Background fond de gaze. 2nd half of the 19th century, Brussels, lace, width 8.5 cm, length 127 cm, A length of delicate lace trim displayed against a gray background, the lace is an off-white or cream color with intricate floral and ornamental patterns, scalloped edges, and a fine mesh ground; several sections are arranged in a loose zigzag, with a few small attached tags visible at one end; the design shows repeating round floral motifs, leafy sprays, and ornamental scrolls, with textured raised embroidery and openwork areas.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A13_491

License type

Rights managed

Available size

65.7Mb (3.7Mb) / 20.0in x 12.8in / 6000 x 3826 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lace fragment lace plant ornaments Serrated side pattern flowers fan-shaped leaves ovoid rosettes them Rose flowers leaves sprigs small flowers Background fond de gaze 2nd half 19th century Brussels width 8.5 cm length 127 cm length delicate lace trim displayed gray background off-white cream color intricate floral ornamental patterns scalloped edges fine mesh ground several sections arranged loose zigzag small attached tags visible design repeating round floral motifs leafy sprays ornamental scrolls textured raised embroidery openwork areas.