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Ornamental Lace Strips

A collection of intricate lace strips showcasing floral motifs, symmetrical designs, and detailed stitching, primarily in natural colors and varying textures.

Border, Medium: linen Technique: bobbin lace, Mechlin style, Straight border of Mechlin lace with a design of small square ornaments sprinkled over field has border of detached motifs of flower and leaves above row of flowerheads., Belgium, early 19th century, lace, Border
Border, Medium: linen Technique: bobbin lace, Mechlin style, Straight border of Mechlin lace with a design of small square ornaments sprinkled over field has border of detached motifs of flower and leaves above row of flowerheads., Belgium, early 19th century, lace, Border
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Livery trimmings, Medium: silk Technique: cut and uncut supplementary warp pile (velvet) in a woven foundation, Trimmings for coach or livery woven in multicolored velvet in a design designated for bishops. Green galero (hat) with tassels alternates with a heraldic shield. The initials 'PN' appear between the tassels., France or Spain, 18th century, trimmings, Livery trimmingsWoman's Head Band, 20th century, 53-5/16 x 3-1/16 in. (135.4 x 7.8 cm), Cotton, silk, sequins; embroidery, Morocco, 20th centuryRibbon early 19th century possibly French. Ribbon 220671Commemorative ribbon, Medium: silk Technique: printed, Fragment of a ribbon commemorating the Louisiana Purchase Exposition held in St. Louis in 1904. Ribbon has vertical stripes of blue, red, white and off-white. Circles outlined in blue appear at regular intervals and read: 'Louisiana Purchase Exposition St. Louis 1904.', USA, 1904, printed, dyed & painted textiles, Commemorative ribbonPearl Button, 1790-1800. Manufactured in BirminghamMilledBorders