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Lace Flounce

1700s–1800s

Flanders

Medium
Linen: bobbin lace (resembles coralline point)
Measurements
Average: 66 x 256.5 cm (26 x 101 in.)
Credit Line
The Frances McIntosh Sherwin Collection 1936.81
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A horizontally long band of off-white linen bobbin lace features a dense, intricate web of interconnected swirling vines. Minute floral motifs emerge from the delicate, mesh-like filigree, creating a repetitive field of airy texture. Bounded by straight, finished edges, the ivory threads tighten into narrow borders. This shimmering textile presents a complex, uniform lattice of organic curves and tiny blossoms, maintaining its intricate pattern across the entire length.

Lace Flounce

1700s–1800s

Flanders

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