Flounce
19th century (made)
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Deep crinoline flounce of black blonde lace, made with a more silky thread for the pattern, which is outlined with a glossy silk thread. The flowers and leaves are worked in cloth and half stitch with honeycomb fillings. It has a twist net ground.
Large flowers and leaves curve down to form the scalloped lower edge. Above them, diagonal trails of leaves and flowers extend across the remainder of the ground.
The lace is attached to a bobbin lace heading.
Large flowers and leaves curve down to form the scalloped lower edge. Above them, diagonal trails of leaves and flowers extend across the remainder of the ground.
The lace is attached to a bobbin lace heading.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Blonde lace with silk thread stitchwork on a twist net ground, attached to a bobbin heading |
| Brief description | Flounce of blonde lace, made in Caen, France, 19th century |
| Physical description | Deep crinoline flounce of black blonde lace, made with a more silky thread for the pattern, which is outlined with a glossy silk thread. The flowers and leaves are worked in cloth and half stitch with honeycomb fillings. It has a twist net ground. Large flowers and leaves curve down to form the scalloped lower edge. Above them, diagonal trails of leaves and flowers extend across the remainder of the ground. The lace is attached to a bobbin lace heading. |
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| Credit line | Given by Mrs J. Duncan |
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| Accession number | T.341-1977 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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