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Decorative Lace Borders

Intricate lace borders made from linen, showcasing various techniques and patterns from historical European lace-making traditions.

Border, Medium: linen Technique: bobbin lace, Border of Binche bobbin lace in scrolling floral pattern with snowflake ground., Belgium, 18th century, lace, Border
Border, Medium: linen Technique: bobbin lace, Border of Binche bobbin lace in scrolling floral pattern with snowflake ground., Belgium, 18th century, lace, Border
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Trimming (France); silkStrook met zon, anonymous, after Jacques Vauquer, after 1631 - before 1676 print On both sides of the sun is a double award -winning L for Louis XIV, in the background leaf vines and palm branches. France (possibly) paper engravingTrimming, Medium: silk Technique: woven, Green and yellow trimming fragment in a design of green discs set between a border of dashed lines., France, 19th century, trimmings, TrimmingFragment ca. 1550 Italian. Fragment 213370Christmas decorative golden leaves isolated on white background.Molding, N 1” in blackFringe (Spain); silkFrieze depicting the Eye of Horus or Ra, an ancient Egyptian symbol of protection, royal power, and good healthWeaving Implement or Augury Instrument(Parhalaan)Spine.. Duruy, Victor (1811-1894). bindings (gathered matter components), Book covers. 1887 - 1889. Spencer Collection. Bookbinding18th century, Indian dress sword taken at the relief of Lucknow 1857. Charlecote House; Warwickshire, EnglandBorder (Germany); embossed, die cut, glitter, air brushed; 96 x 7 cm (37 13/16 x 2 3/4 in.)