Plate C. CAP OF BOBBIN-MADE LACE, CALLED POINT DE FLANDRE À BRIDES PICOTÉES
The ornamental details were made separately and then joined by bobbin-made brides: the modes or fillings are in the style of the cinq trous réseau.
12 in. long
Flanders, late 17th century
Plate CI. THREE PATTERNS OF BOBBIN-MADE MECHLIN LACE
The patterns are in the style of the Point d'Angleterre, but the toilé is outlined with a thread cordonnet: the same quality of thread is used for both toilé, réseau and fillings: the réseau is peculiar to this beautiful lace.