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Strip of silver lace with half-round shells
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
Strip bobbin lace, silver lace. On a narrow straight band, made in linen stitch, hang half-round shells with a cutout in the middle. The shells are also made in linen stitch.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionSubjects
Credit lineStrook zilverkant met halfronde schulpen. c. 1600 - c. 1935. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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