Plate LXXXV. FOUR BOBBIN-MADE LACES (REDUCED IN SIZE)
No. 1 is peasant lace of the familiar type
No. 2 a fine insertion to ornament bed-linen, with a conventional floral design
No. 3 a similar design in a coarser lace
Italian, 16th century
No. 4 is a Maltese lace of the 16th century
Together 10 ft. 2 in.
Plate LXXXVI. FOUR BOBBIN-MADE LACES (REDUCED IN SIZE)
No. 1 is a reticello pattern
No. 2 is a vandyked pattern in so-called plaited lace
No. 3 is a simple plaited lace or gimp
Italian, 16th century
Nos. 4 and 5 are very fine examples of early Italian bobbin laces of 16th century.
Together 23½ yards