Strip bobbin with two lions and the letters W and V, Anonymous, c. 1700 - c. 1799 Strip of natural -colored bobbin, Lille side. The repeating and symmetrical pattern consists of two lions as coat of arms of a shield with a "V" on it, from which a tree originates. Among the tails of the lions in the successive patterns, there is a loose fruit (a rich apple?) In which the letter "w" stands for Willem V (?). The motifs are connected by a fine Maas soil, a tuler floor, with a spray pattern of moesjes, made in form. The motifs are made in linen and/or with a decorative land, both with thicker and s
Strip bobbin with two lions and the letters W and V, Anonymous, c. 1700 - c. 1799 Strip of natural -colored bobbin, Lille side. The repeating and symmetrical pattern consists of two lions as coat of arms of a shield with a "V" on it, from which a tree originates. Among the tails of the lions in the successive patterns, there is a loose fruit (a rich apple?) In which the letter "w" stands for Willem V (?). The motifs are connected by a fine Maas soil, a tuler floor, with a spray pattern of moesjes, made in form. The motifs are made in linen and/or with a decorative land, both with thicker and shiny contour threads. Along the top is a narrow strip of other tulle with mushes. At the top and bottom are straight finished, with the bottom with picots. Netherlands linen (material) bobbin lace / Lille lace Strip of natural -colored bobbin, Lille side. The repeating and symmetrical pattern consists of two lions as coat of arms of a shield with a "V" on it, from which a tree originates. Among the tails of the lions in the successive patterns, there is a loose fruit (a rich apple?) In which the letter "w" stands for Willem V (?). The motifs are connected by a fine Maas soil, a tuler floor, with a spray pattern of moesjes, made in form. The motifs are made in linen and/or with a decorative land, both with thicker and shiny contour threads. Along the top is a narrow strip of other tulle with mushes. At the top and bottom are straight finished, with the bottom with picots. Netherlands linen (material) bobbin lace / Lille lace
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