Historic Textile Trimmings

Close-up views of decorative textile trimmings and laces from the 18th century, showcasing intricate patterns and fine craftsmanship.

Border, Medium: linen Technique: needle lace, Border shows scrolls of floral and foliated forms. Pattern connected by picoted bars and outlined by cordonnet. Solidly-worked areas are interspersed by decorative filling stitches known as gaze quadrillée., France or Italy, 1650-1700, lace, Border
Border, Medium: linen Technique: needle lace, Border shows scrolls of floral and foliated forms. Pattern connected by picoted bars and outlined by cordonnet. Solidly-worked areas are interspersed by decorative filling stitches known as gaze quadrillée., France or Italy, 1650-1700, lace, Border