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.

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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

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