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Strip of mixed lace for a superplis with volute scrolls

anonymous · c. 1640 - c. 1660 · maasgrond (naaldkant); tape lace (mixed lace); mezzo punto; mixed lace; linen (material)

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

About this work

Strip of natural-colored mixed lace: mezzo punto. The strip is intended for a superplie and features a symmetrical pattern of volute vines, with rosette flowers, fan-shaped flowers and acanthus leaves on a hexagonal mesh ground (needle lace). The contours of the pattern are formed by a bobbin lace ribbon with holes. Various needle lace ornamental grounds are within the contours. Strip with three seams. The top edge is finished with a straight border. The underside and sides are edged with a straight border of bobbin lace with picoted arches.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description

Subjects

albestrook

Credit lineStrook gemengde kant voor een superplie met voluutranken. c. 1640 - c. 1660. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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