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Plate XCI. FLOUNCE OF BOBBIN-MADE LACE À BRIDES IN WHICH THE TOILÉ IS WELL DEVELOPED

The pattern is of large conventional sprays made separately on the pillow and afterwards joined by bobbin-made knotted brides.

5 ft. 7 in. × 6 in.

Italian, early 17th century

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