Piece of point d'Alencon showing process of working. Two layers of heavy natural plain weave linen, pieced together (bottom layer, 3 pieces; top layer, 2 pieces). A paper pattern inked design is hand-stitched to the top layers of linen. Lace is partially worked, with the floral pattern along the curved edge complete and 11-1/4 inch of netting ground filled in at one end. The paper pattern is pieced together from two layers of paper, and has a layer of glue over the surface.

Lacework in progress, 18th century

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Title
Lacework in progress
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Accession Number
41.35.32
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Piece of point d'Alencon showing process of working. Two layers of heavy natural plain weave linen, pieced together (bottom layer, 3 pieces; top layer, 2 pieces). A paper pattern inked design is hand-stitched to the top layers of linen. Lace is partially worked, with the floral pattern along the curved edge complete and 11-1/4 inch of netting ground filled in at one end. The paper pattern is pieced together from two layers of paper, and has a layer of glue over the surface.