Strip of bobbin lace with rich symmetrical flower compositions, Strip of natural-colored Brussels bobbin lace. The pattern consists of various symmetrical compositions with large flowers, leaves and volutes. There is a large wealth of leaf and flower shapes on display. The motifs are connected to each other by pictured braids. The motifs are made in linen strokes with cut-outs and openwork edges and with net stroke fillings. Different motifs are provided with cloned relief contours. Various decorative grounds have been applied, including fine snowflakes grounds, rose grounds and fine mesh
Strip of bobbin lace with rich symmetrical flower compositions, Strip of natural-colored Brussels bobbin lace. The pattern consists of various symmetrical compositions with large flowers, leaves and volutes. There is a large wealth of leaf and flower shapes on display. The motifs are connected to each other by pictured braids. The motifs are made in linen strokes with cut-outs and openwork edges and with net stroke fillings. Different motifs are provided with cloned relief contours. Various decorative grounds have been applied, including fine snowflakes grounds, rose grounds and fine mesh grounds decorated with squares made in shape. The upper side is finished with a separately cloned strap. The irregular scalloped bottom comes from the pattern and is finished with picots., anonymous, Brussels, c. 1740 - c. 1760, linen (material), Brussels bobbin lace, l 192 cm × w cm
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