Strip of spool lace with a bow of branches from a triangular cartouche, Strip of natural spool of lace: Mechelen lace. The pattern consists of an arc formed by two branches from a triangular cartouche along the top of the strip. In the middle below the arch is a pointed oval-shaped cartouche along the underside of the strip. This composition is interspersed with a composite flower that rests against the top and underneath a trapezoidal cartouche placed against the bottom. The motifs are connected by a fine mesh soil. The motifs are made in linen with thicker and shiny contour threads. A few di

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