Border

Unknown1640/1660

The Victoria and Albert Museum
London, United Kingdom

Border of Flemish bobbin lace. Scrollwork of round-headed roses, buds and petals on a curving narrow unending stem. The pattern is outlined with small holes. Close linen stitch throughout. Ground mesh: Point de Vierge (5 hole mesh). Straight narrow edge picotée at the footing.

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Title: Border
Creator: Unknown
Date Created: 1640/1660
Location: France
Medium: Bobbin lace

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