Bonnet bottom and pass, Argentan lace, circa 1760-70. - Lot 208

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Bonnet bottom and pass, Argentan lace, circa 1760-70. - Lot 208
Bonnet bottom and pass, Argentan lace, circa 1760-70. In fine needlepoint lace, the cap base has a central symmetrical bouquet of three open flowers and twigs of leaves, a crown of flowers and foliage, floating branches of large flowers. Flywheel mounted in a pass with the same decoration, Argentan network with scalloped hexagonal meshes. Fine ivory linen thread. On blue-grey presentation paper. (good condition). Dim. laid flat: 41 cm x 30 cm See Santina Levey "Lace a History" pl 273 A Bonnet back & edging of French Argentan handmade needle lace with matching design, about 1760-70, floral motif, fine hexagonal buttonholes mesh ground. Fine linen thread, ivory colour (good condition) Please see: Santina Levey "Lace a History" pl 273 A
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