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In the 17th century, the term "braiding" referred to a set of geometric patterned bobbins. This was probably a collar garment, fashionable under the reign of Louis XIII, and as it is depicted on numerous portraits of Van Dyck. Originally from Flanders, this lace has a stylised tulip motif.

Details

  • Title: Lace trim for collar lining
  • Physical Dimensions: 12 x 100
  • Type: Hand-made lace (patch bobbins), braided
  • Medium: Linen
  • period: around 1640
  • Inventory number: CiDM 1986.1.17
  • Conservatory storage: Calais, France

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