7 ft. 6 in. × 4 ft. 8 in.

Venetian, 17th century

[See larger version]

Plate XLI. RABAT OF FLAT NEEDLE-POINT LACE À BRIDES

The pattern is of well-balanced scrolls and conventional flowers enriched with a few simple modes and joined by brides variously picotées

11½ in. × 7½ in.

Venetian, about 1640