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Old Milanese Flounce Section

Cut down from a wider piece, yet nicely finished off at the top and bottom. Could be framed for a pretty display.

Size: 20 inches long by 4 1/4 inches deep.

Condition: clean, quite a few broken background bars.


SP-912PH-1$55.00

Lots for lacemakers to learn from this piece: many interesting filling stitches, interesting design and techniques.Lots for lacemakers to learn from this piece: many interesting filling stitches, interesting design and techniques.
Background stitch is especially interesting:  it is an unusual variation of the ever-present five-hole mesh used in early Valenciennes and Mechlin laces, but here it is put in after the design was made, rather than as part of a continuous bobbin lace.Background stitch is especially interesting: it is an unusual variation of the ever-present five-hole mesh used in early Valenciennes and Mechlin laces, but here it is put in after the design was made, rather than as part of a continuous bobbin lace.