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Berthe of needle lace with feather motif
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Berthe of needle lace with feather motif

anonymous · c. 1875 - c. 1909 · spijlengrond (naaldkant); naaldkant; Venetian raised work; linen (material)

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

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Berthe of natural-colored needle lace: Venetian relief lace. The berthe is closed and has a closed point in the front center. On an open spool ground stands a single volute scroll and many haphazardly placed flowers, including some with a feather motif in the heart.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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Credit lineBerthe van naaldkant met veermotief. c. 1875 - c. 1909. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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