| Italian Cantu Bobbin Lace | A bobbin-made tape lace on a miniscule scale, this medallion has numerous bobbin-lace fillings. Curls, flags and three-petal flowers are distinguishing characteristics of this lace, according to Kate Henry. [L-67] Larger photo and magnified detail | |
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Brussels Duchesse | A pair of bobbin lace cuffs in a popular late 19th century style -- made in parts and then assembled. [L-261] Larger photo | | |
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Bobbin Lace | A large sturdy ecru lace collar, this piece was made in parts with cloth stitch and half stitch, then assembled with bobbin-made double brides. The heavy cordonnet gives the piece a strongly defined character. [L-459] Larger photo and magnified detail | | |
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| Cluny | This Cluny bobbin lace collar has strong, well-articulated flowers throughout. It is arranged with undulating cloth-stitch trails and a graceful border that combines whole stitch and half stitch. [L-274] Larger photo and magnified detail | |
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French Mirecourt Bobbin Lace with Inserts | A large, dark ecru Victorian bobbin-lace collar with a bold design and nice attention to detail. Heavy cordonnets are set just within the cloth-stitch design parts. Zigzagging braids fill the long scrolls. [L-1248] Larger photo and magnified detail | | |
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| Brussels Duchesse | This medallion of Belgian bobbin lace has inserts of Point de Gaze needle lace sometimes called Rose Point. [L-626] Larger photo | |
Bobbin Lace | These 19th century lappets have a ground of the Lille type: fond simple réseau. [L-427] Larger photo | | |
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| Hungarian Bobbin Lace | This square piece was constructed with a bobbin-made tape and double brides picotées. It is a recent, but well-crafted lace. [L-717] Larger photo | |
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| Silk Maltese Lace | There are three large and two small pieces in this group of decorative silk Maltese inserts. A heavy, glossy cordonet, undulating in size, is used effectively with the usual Maltese elements: cloth trails, leaves, and brides picotées. [L-710] Larger photo | |
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Cluny Bobbin Lace & Filet | Contrasting lace structures and contrasting ecru and white threads make a charming Victorian collar. The subtle differences in the design of the two bobbin lace borders contribute to the effectiveness. For examples of filet lace, see the Other Handmade Laces page. [L-1027] Larger photo | | |
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