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Fanchon of Black Bobbin Lace with Sprig Pattern
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
Fanchon of black silk bobbin lace, Chantilly lace. A round running and widened center piece ends in two short rounded tails. A wide scattered pattern of flower branches and large mouches is surrounded by a pearl border and linked rosettes. The motifs are connected to each other by a mesh ground. The motifs are made in net stitch with contour threads around the motifs.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionSubjects
Credit lineFanchon van zwarte kloskant met strooipatroon. c. 1850 - c. 1874. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.