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Insert of bobbin lace with geometric pattern of double crosses and diamonds
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
Insert of natural-colored bobbin lace between two narrower strips of lace embroidery: work with drawn threads. The insert is presumably intended for or used in a bed sheet or pillowcase. The bobbin lace pattern is geometric and consists of double crosses and diamonds.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionSubjects
Credit lineTussenzetsel van kloskant met geometrisch patroon van dubbele kruizen en ruiten. c. 1590 - c. 1624. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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