Seven centuries of lace . Plate CXI. FLOUNXE FOR A DRESS, OF BOBBIN-MADE SILK LACE Pattern of repeattd heavy flowers in sprays, forming a waved edge Made at Chanlilly, 1820-30. Plate CXII. THREE BORDERS OF BOBBIN-MADE LACE WITH A RESEAU OF MAGLIA DI SPAGNA No. I is of linen thread with a heavy thread introduced, not as in some Flemish laces to outline the pattern, but to form strong leading lines ia 2 and 3 are bobbin-made silk lace, a coarser silk thread is introduced. These were the ruffles for a coat sleeve Together 9 ft. Spanish, late iHth century

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