Public domain

Strip of Bobbin Lace with Hollow and Convex Double Borders

anonymous · c. 1850 - c. 1860 · traliegrond (kloskant); Chantilly lace; bobbin lace; silk

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

About this work

Strip of black bobbin lace: Chantilly lace. A lattice ground features an empty top and a descending symmetrical design that becomes heavier towards the bottom. Hollow and bulging double borders, gradually merging, follow the shells, which alternately consist of half rosettes and an arch of leaves.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description

Subjects

strip

Credit lineStrook van kloskant met holle en bolle dubbele lijsten. c. 1850 - c. 1860. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

Open in Explore View at source