Caption

Bodice, lace, provenance unknown, bodices, women's clothing, fashion. Pattern of rosettes connected by large spiders and heads; pattern of stylized floral motifs. 19th century, France. Clothing accessory. Height 36 cm, circumference 63 cm., A delicate piece of lacework displayed against a gray background, showing an openwork pattern of interconnected floral and spiral motifs with a scalloped edge, rendered in an off-white or cream color with subtle variations in tone; the lace has fine netted areas and thicker embroidered bands creating textured loops and circular centers, and a loose, folded strip of the same material drapes along one side, all photographed flat so the intricate woven details and tiny gaps in the fabric are clearly visible.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A15_447

License type

Rights managed

Available size

77.2Mb (6.9Mb) / 15.0in x 20.0in / 4500 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Bodice lace provenance unknown bodices women's clothing fashion Pattern rosettes connected large spiders heads pattern stylized floral motifs 19th century France Clothing accessory Height 36 cm circumference 63 cm delicate piece lacework displayed gray background showing openwork pattern interconnected floral spiral motifs scalloped edge rendered off-white cream color subtle variations tone fine netted areas thicker embroidered bands creating textured loops circular centers loose folded strip material drapes side photographed flat intricate woven details tiny gaps fabric visible.