The pattern is made separately and arranged to form conventional scrolls and flowers: a réseau unites the whole.

16 in. × 8 in.

Milanese, 17th century

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Plate XCVI. FLOUNCE FOR AN ALB OF BOBBIN-MADE LACE À RÉSEAU

The pattern is of graceful conventional floral and other forms arranged symmetrically in groups repeating one another. A variety of noticeable fillings is introduced. This specimen is reduced in size.

9 ft. 8 in. × 14½ in.

Milanese, 18th century