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second half of 19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

A wide border of bold scrolls bearing formal leaves and flowers made of bobbin-made tape joined by needlepoint fillings and bars. This kind of lace is known as Guipure de Flanders and was made to imitate 17th century patterns. Guipure de Flanders lace began to be made in the late 1840s, with Bruges, Iseghem and Thielt being the main centres of production.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Bobbin and needlepoint lace
Brief description
Bobbin-made tape joined by needlepoint fillings, Belgium, second half of 19th century
Physical description
A wide border of bold scrolls bearing formal leaves and flowers made of bobbin-made tape joined by needlepoint fillings and bars. This kind of lace is known as Guipure de Flanders and was made to imitate 17th century patterns. Guipure de Flanders lace began to be made in the late 1840s, with Bruges, Iseghem and Thielt being the main centres of production.
Dimensions
  • Length: 166in
  • Width: 18.5in
Object history
Registered File number 1962/2172
Subjects depicted
Bibliographic reference
P. Verhaegen: La Dentelle Belge, 1912
Collection
Accession number
T.8-1963

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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