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Since the 17th century, the term "Flanders" is used to denote lace with patch bobbins, i.e. the patterns are made independently of each other and then interconnected. The decor here is the "potenkant" style meaning "flowerpot lace".

Details

  • Title: Lace frill (back)
  • Physical Dimensions: 29 x 50
  • Type: Hand-made lace (patch bobbins), Flanders style
  • Medium: Linen
  • period: 1650-1680
  • Inventory number: CiDM 1991.15.11
  • Conservatory storage: Calais, France

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