Fan of pierced gold arabesque work, diamonds, rubies and emeralds, finely carved mother-of-pearl, richly inlaid with pure gold floral wreaths and Brussels lace.
Notes on Fans. Wedding Fan presented to H.R.H. the Princess Mary.
Tag: Lace
Auguste Racinet. The Costume History Hardcover – Illustrated, November 4, 2015
by Françoise Tétart-Vittu (Author)
Racinet's Costume History is an invaluable reference for students, designers, artists, illustrators, and historians; and a rich source of inspiration for anyone with an interest in clothing and style.
An embroidered mantle with a cape of very fine point d’Alençon.
A lace worked dress, in circular shape, furnished with a lace cape reaching to the top of the embroidery, of very fine point d’Alençon.
Maltese and Spanish lace. Silk and gold thread embroidery on black lace.
Illustrations of Maltese and Spanish lace. Flounce of embroidered lace. Example of silk and gold thread embroidery on black lace.
The Fabric of Civilization: How Textiles Made the World Paperback – December 7, 2021
by Virginia Postrel (Author)
From Neanderthal string to 3D knitting, an “expansive” global history that highlights “how textiles truly changed the world” (Wall Street Journal)
About the fineness and beauty of Lace design from Brussels.
The best Brussels lace is noted for its extraordinary fineness and beauty of design. It is made of flax grown in the neighborhood of Hal and Rebeeque, and is classed… Read More
Literature
Couture: then and now Clothes define people. A person's clothing, whether it's a sari, kimono, or business suit, is an essential key to his or her culture, class, personality, or even religion. The Kyoto Costume Institute recognizes the importance of understanding clothing sociologically, historically, and artistically.
Italian bobbin made flounce 16th century.
Italian bobbin made flounce 16th century. Twenty-two inches wide. AND here the needle plies its busy task, The pattern grows, the well-depicted flower, Wrought patiently into the snowy lawn, Unfolds… Read More
Reticella lace collar dress.
Reticella lace collar dress. Donna Emilia Spinelli in 16th century. Related Posts:Italian noblewoman in 1520. Renaissance costume.Accessoires of the 15th centuryRenaissance fashion. Italy 16th century clothing.
Broderies. Les modes sous Louis XVI. La mode du rococo.
Embroidery. Lace. Fashion under Louis XVI., 1774 to 1789 (Late baroque, rococo fashion era) Related Posts:Etoffes. Les modes sous Louis XVI. La mode du rococo.Broderies. Dentelles. Les modes sous Louis… Read More
Broderies. Dentelles. Les modes sous Louis XV. La mode du rococo.
Rococo lace and embroidery. Louis XV fashion history from 1715 to 1774. L’histoire du costume féminin français. Les modes sous Louis XV 1715-1774. La Mode du Rococo. Broderies. Dentelles. –… Read More
Dentelles, Broderies. Les modes du Moyen Age. Costume féminin français.
Broderie camaieu, Motif broderie, Feuille d’acanthe verte, Broderie de coussin, Tissu d’aumônière, Aigle rose et noir. ‘histoire du costume féminin français. Les modes du Moyen Age, de l’an 1037 à l’an 1461.
Round-stitched lace for a tablecloth from Silesia.
Round-stitched lace for a tablecloth from Silesia. Lace schools of Princess Mary of Plebs. Hirschberg in Silesia 1915. Related Posts:Cut linen lace. Spain 17th CenturyGerman Sorbian girl in traditional Sorauer costume… Read More
The Fabric of Civilization: How Textiles Made the World Paperback – December 7, 2021
by Virginia Postrel (Author)
From Neanderthal string to 3D knitting, an “expansive” global history that highlights “how textiles truly changed the world” (Wall Street Journal)
