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Strip of Bobbin Lace with Mirrored Fan in Circle
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Strip of Bobbin Lace with Mirrored Fan in Circle

anonymous · c. 1500 - c. 1599 · bobbin lace; Genoese pillow lace; linen (material)

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

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Strip or insert of natural-colored Genoese bobbin lace. The repeating pattern consists of two vertical lines with a circle between them. In the circle is a mirrored fan shape. Work is mainly done with braids using a lighter and darker thread. The vertical lines run from top to bottom across the width of the strip. The top and bottom edges of the strip are straight-finished.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
tussenzetselstrip
Credit lineStrook kloskant met gespiegelde waaier in cirkel. c. 1500 - c. 1599. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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