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Flounce

1870-1899 (made)
Artist/Maker
Unknown
Place of origin
Brussels (made)

Skirt flounce of course duchesse-type bobbin lace. With a pattern of flowerheads, leaves and scrolls repeats every 10.5 inches. There is a 0.5 inch footing.


Object details

Categories
Textiles
Lace
Object type
Flounce
Materials and techniques
Bobbin lace
Bobbin Lace
Brief description
Skirt flounce of course duchesse-type bobbin lace, made in Brussels, 1870-1899
Physical description
Skirt flounce of course duchesse-type bobbin lace. With a pattern of flowerheads, leaves and scrolls repeats every 10.5 inches. There is a 0.5 inch footing.
Dimensions
  • Approx. length: 192in
  • Approx. length: 480cm
  • Approx. depth: 17.5in
  • Approx. depth: 44.5cm
Credit line
Bequeathed by Lady Jane Cory
Object history
Registered File number 1951/1519 (see also 47/393).
Subjects depicted
Floral
Leaves
Scrolls
Collection
Textiles and Fashion Collection
Accession number
T.8-1989

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O320681/flounce-unknown/
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