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Vintage Lace Trim Designs

A collection of historical lace trim designs from different centuries, showcasing intricate patterns and materials used in lace-making.

Strip bobbin with falling leaf, anonymous, c. 1910 On a stock of square meshes there are falling leaves above flat shells that are filled with a reversed V-shaped leaf with berry. Valenciennes side. Netherlands (possibly) linen (material) Bobbi Lace / Valenciennes Lace On a stock of square meshes there are falling leaves above flat shells that are filled with a reversed V-shaped leaf with berry. Valenciennes side. Netherlands (possibly) linen (material) Bobbi Lace / Valenciennes Lace
Strip bobbin with falling leaf, anonymous, c. 1910 On a stock of square meshes there are falling leaves above flat shells that are filled with a reversed V-shaped leaf with berry. Valenciennes side. Netherlands (possibly) linen (material) Bobbi Lace / Valenciennes Lace On a stock of square meshes there are falling leaves above flat shells that are filled with a reversed V-shaped leaf with berry. Valenciennes side. Netherlands (possibly) linen (material) Bobbi Lace / Valenciennes Lace
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Switch bracelet made of silver and yellow press glass, c. 1940 - c. 1950 Switch bracelet made of silver with nine triangular links made of yellow press glass. The bracelet closes with a spring ring. Netherlands silver (metal). glass Switch bracelet made of silver with nine triangular links made of yellow press glass. The bracelet closes with a spring ring. Netherlands silver (metal). glassLegging strip -Fragment 16th century Italian. Fragment 230032Engraved Ivory Tusk 1880-90 Inuit. Engraved Ivory Tusk 310670Fringe, Medium: silk, metallic thread (silver strips wound on a silk core) Technique: plain weave, Red, green, white and metallic silver fringe with a heading in a trellis design formed by an overlay silver threads. Overskirt of twisted red, green and white threads., Italy, 16th century, trimmings, FringeKnife Handle (Kozuka) ca. 1615-1868 Japanese A kozuka is a handle of a by-knife that is part of a sword mounting. It is kept in a slot on the reverse of a katana scabbard, often with a matching kōgai (hairdressing tool).. Knife Handle (Kozuka) 34597Border (France); block-printed and flocked on paper; a) Overall: 47.5 x 8.5 cm (18 11/16 x 3 3/8 in.) b) Overall: 46.5 x 8.5 cm (18 5/16 x 3 3/8 in.)Fringe (Spain); silkFragments crocheted side with reticella motifs, anonymous, c. 1890 - c. 1909 31 Fragments Irish crocheted side with reticella motifs. Ireland linen (material) 31 Fragments Irish crocheted side with reticella motifs. Ireland linen (material)Sash 1767-80 Leo Madjarski A study of paintings from Iran indicates that in the early sixteenth century the typical waist girdle was a leather strap with metal plaques, which then gave way to a narrow textile band with gold fasteners.¹ By the seventeenth century, a long and wide sash wrapped and knotted around the waist was customary.² These sashes had a central field of narrow stripes with decorative panels of flowering plants at either end; they were tied so that these floral panels were visible. The sash was an indispensable accessory and a tool for projecting the status of the wearer. Thomas Herbert, part of an English embassy to Iran in the late 1620s, remarked on both the length of these sashes and the meaningful variation in their materials: "Their waists are girt with fine towels a plain fabric band worn under the sash of silk and gold about 8 yards long; those and the sashes distinguish the quality of those that wear them; dukes and other of the noble sort have them woven wiPiece 18th century Japan. Piece 71853Miser's purse, Medium: silk, metal Technique: crocheted, Crocheted dark blue silk ornamented with bands of cut steel beads running lengthwise. One faceted steel band controls side closure. Cut steel bead tassels at each end., France, early 19th century, knotted, knitted and crocheted textiles, Miser's purseGreek OrnamentFringe, Medium: silk, metallic thread (gold strips wound on a silk core) Technique: plain weave, Red and metallic gold fringe with a woven heading in a trellis design formed by an overlay of gold threads. Fringe over a skirt of twisted red threads., Italy, 16th century, trimmings, FringeMiser's purse, Medium: silk, metal Technique: crocheted, Violet colored crocheted silk ornamented with gold beads in a flounce pattern. Two etched hexagonal gold rings control opening. Tassels at each end consist of gold and copper bands and silver disks., France, early 19th century, costume & accessories, Miser's pursePiece 18th-19th century Japan. Piece. Japan. 18th-19th century. Silk. Textiles-WovenBorder Fragment 2nd century B.C. Nasca. Border Fragment 315842Edging ca. 1600 Greek, probably Crete. Edging 212831Trimming Made 1850-1900 China. White gauze, embroidered strips . Han-ChineseBorder, Block-printed and flocked on paper, The design consists of a flocked rod wrapped in leaves. The background is also flocked. Printed in maroon flocking, reds, blues and black., H# 3, France, 1850-80, Wallcoverings, BorderTwo parts belonging to a barometer, Ruinpinus, c. 1790 Parts belonging to a barometer. Amsterdam wood (plant material). rope Parts belonging to a barometer. Amsterdam wood (plant material). ropeFive episodes from a love story, Anonymous, c. 1700 - c. 1790 Five glasses with episodes from a love story in a wooden stress. On the far left: in the foreground a writing man, in the background a table with six people around it. To the right of that: five people in conversation, on the right a man and a woman, left the same, between the two couples in a woman alone. In the middle: eight people sat around a table. To the right of that: a woman, seated on a chair in front of a bed, is held by a man with a shocked face while another man takes off her stocking. They are highlighted and helped by two women left. On the far right: a woman buys dust, the seller is behind a table. Netherlands oak (wood). glass Five glasses with episodes from a love story in a wooden stress. On the far left: in the foreground a writing man, in the background a table with six people around it. To the right of that: five people in conversation, on the right a man and a woman, left the same, between the two couplFragment (France); linenCollar with Lappets Made 1875-1900 Belgium. Cotton, mixed lace of needle lace of a type known as Point de Gaze and bobbin part lace of a type known as Duchesse .Throw Stick ca. 1635-1458 B.C. Second Intermediate Period-Early New Kingdom. Throw Stick. ca. 1635-1458 B.C.. Wood. Second Intermediate Period-Early New Kingdom. From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Asasif, Courtyard CC 41, Pit 3, Burials B x, MMA excavations, 1915-16. Dynasty 17-Early Dynasty 18Miser's purse, Medium: silk, glass beads, metal, metallic thread Technique: crochet, Miser's purse crocheted of green silk and ornamented with china, glass and steel beads and a silk tassel. Fitted with two steel rings., USA, Europe, 19th century, costume & accessories, Miser's purseBelt, 2000 - 2004, 39 x 5 1/4 in. (99.06 x 13.34 cm) (without ties), Beads, cotton, animal hide, United States, 21st centuryPanel for Pant Ties, 1930-1940, L.58 x W.6-1/4 in., Cotton, silk (); needlework, Iran, 20th centuryBorder (France); block printed and flocked paperBand (Peru); linen warp, wool weftStrip -Textile (Japan); cottonWoman's Belt, 1950, 103 x 1 1/4 in. (261.62 x 3.18 cm), Silk, wool, cotton, Syria, 20th centuryMosaic tiles decorative border 19Persian ornamentPanel filling with shield, harness, swords and helmets, Etienne de Lavallée -Poussin, 1762 - 1777 drawing paper. chalk brush 'tropaion', i.e. decorative ornament ~ weapons. trophy, i.e.: decorative arrangement of symbolic or typical objects ~ ornamentTrimming (France); silkSpine.. bindings (gathered matter components), Book covers. 1825 - 1826. Spencer Collection. BookbindingString of beads ca. 3300 B.C. Predynastic, Naqada II. String of beads. ca. 3300 B.C.. Lapis lazuli. Predynastic, Naqada II. From Egypt, Northern Upper Egypt, Mahasna, Tomb H 107, EEF excavations 1908-1909Trimming (Italy)Necktie 1890s American or European. Necktie 86715Tassel 18th century French. Tassel. French. 18th century. Silk. Textiles-TrimmingsEmbroidered Band Fragment 4th-3rd century B.C. Paracas. Embroidered Band Fragment 308122present luxury present Copyright: xZoonar.com/chrisxwilllemsenx 6655237Valance, 19th century, L.113-3/4 x W.19-1/2 in, silk, gold thread, cotton, embroidery, China, 19th centuryA sash from the funeral of Adam Mickiewicz in Krakow on July 4, 1890A sash from the funeral of Adam Mickiewicz in Krakow on July 4, 1890Player for pans or a fan; 19th century (1801-00-00-1900-00-00);Jagniątkowski, Magdalena and Władysław - collection, gift (provenance), cases, Chinese art, fansSouvenir of Józef Czapski Pastel Pencil Pastel L.&C. HardtmuthLaporte's kid gloves are imported and sold at wholesale only at Fisk, Clark & Flagg, 690 Broadway, New York. They can be purchased at retailer at all first class gentlemen's furnishing stores.. Laporte's kid gloves are imported and sold at wholesale only at Fisk, Clark & Flagg, 690 Broadway, New York. They can be purchased at retailer at all first class gentlemen's furnishing stores.