Border
ca. 1665 (made)
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This lace border commemorates the accession to the Spanish throne of Charles II. He became king in 1665 at the age of three. The inscription reads CA SECO REX HPA. It is reversed in some areas both as part of the design and because of the way the lace is constructed. This type of Flemish bobbin lace was the height of fashion in both clothing and furnishing in the middle of the 17th century.
Object details
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Materials and techniques | Bobbin lace |
Brief description | Bobbin lace border, ca. 1665, Flemish. Depicts Charles II of Spain as a child |
Physical description | The lace depicts Charles II of Spain, who became King in 1665 at the age of three. The inscription reads : CA SECO REX HPA. As part of the design it is reversed in some areas of the lace. |
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Marks and inscriptions | CA SECO REX HPA |
Credit line | Bequeathed by Lady Ludlow |
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Summary | This lace border commemorates the accession to the Spanish throne of Charles II. He became king in 1665 at the age of three. The inscription reads CA SECO REX HPA. It is reversed in some areas both as part of the design and because of the way the lace is constructed. This type of Flemish bobbin lace was the height of fashion in both clothing and furnishing in the middle of the 17th century. |
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Accession number | T.26-1949 |
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Record created | November 27, 2003 |
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