Mid 18th C. Brussels bobbin lace border yardage.
Trailing floral and leaf designs with fancy ribbon line wave across the lace. Droschel ground. Design suggests a date circa 1760-70
Condition very good overall - some rather exquisite, barely perceptible mends to the background mesh.
Seam at about 7 in. length
Ivory white, About 1 yard 17 in. long, about 3 in. deep. Seam at about 7 in. length
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