Shawl of black bobbin lace with a central medallion of C-scrolls and a border with round medallions with a hexagonal heart
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
Shawl of black bobbin lace. Triangular model. The central motif concerns a standing oval medallion of C-scrolls containing three roses. The medallion is crowned by a large upright bouquet of ferns, lilacs, forget-me-nots and exotic flowers. To the left and right of the medallion, at the edge of the shawl, stands a slightly smaller hexagonal frame containing three leaves and berries. A circular outer frame is realized around the hexagonal frame. This round motif with a hexagonal heart repeats once at the edge, towards the points at the top of the shawl. To the left and right of the medallion in the central field, two lying oval medallions are placed of C-scrolls with three roses in each. Other motifs are wide decorative frames, curling feathered leaves, bouquets and leaf garlands. The motifs are made in netting and are provided with contour threads. The motifs are connected to each other by a lattice ground, a tulle ground.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description