Not currently on display at the V&A

Flounce

1880-1890s (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Flounce of needle lace in the style of 'Point de France.' Technically, the cloth work is more open, the linking bars more heavy and the raised work more obvious than in the original. Attached to bobbin made headings.


Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Needle lace
Brief description
Lace, late 19th century, possibly English (Honiton)
Physical description
Flounce of needle lace in the style of 'Point de France.' Technically, the cloth work is more open, the linking bars more heavy and the raised work more obvious than in the original. Attached to bobbin made headings.
Dimensions
  • Length: 3558mm (Note: length dimension is x2.)
  • Width: 302mm
Credit line
Given by Dame Harriette Chick
Associated object
Collection
Accession number
T.365-1976

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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