Of square mesh net worked in linen stitch with bold and graceful scrolls, leaves, etc., amidst which are cartouches of foliated shields bearing a heraldic lion in the centre. The pattern is outlined and enriched with gold thread, and the cartouches have a variety of stitches. It has a bobbin-made vandyke edging of lace (merletti a fuselli) with gold thread introduced into it.
5 ft. 6 in. × 22 in.
Italian, 16th century
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Plate XVI. (1) VANDYKE BORDER OF LACIS. (2) PART OF A QUILT OF SQUARES OF LACIS
No. 1. Vandyke border of lacis knotted square mesh net darned in linen stitch with repeated large and small blossoms; the larger ones resemble Tudor roses. 4 ft.
English, 16th century
No. 2. Part of a quilt of squares of lacis, the one shown has a pattern of a vine: alternating with rectangles of linen decorated with small cut-work. 3 ft. 3 in. × 2 ft.
German, 16th century
The pattern in both pieces is outlined and partly worked with punto riccio
