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Veil of Burano lace, imitation of Alençon
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Veil of Burano lace, imitation of Alençon

anonymous · c. 1750 - c. 1775 · Burano lace; kant (materiaal)

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

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Needle lace veil. The pattern consists of a wavy band with net fillings, intersected by a winding leaf and flower vine. The scalloped long sides have elongated medallions alternating with open and finely closed fillings.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
veilwomenswear
Credit lineSluier van Buranokant, imitatie Alençon. c. 1750 - c. 1775. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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