Early Anvers/Antwerp Flemish bobbin lace
Wide Flemish mirror image wide edging w torchon ground. Some aspects of trailing ribbon-like design somewhat similar to early Milanese. Features that say Flemish: how motifs are formed, flower shapes and scrollwork / flaring shapes in the design. Clothwork meandering design does not form top edge. Ground.
About 1 yard 12 in. long, about 3 1/4 in. wide trailing ribbon design
Date is a best guess - Probably 17th C. based on thread, design, technique
Very good condition overall - perhaps too good for early date
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