Black bobbin lace scarf with a central c-volute medallion and a border with round medallions with hexagonal heart, Black bobbin lace scarf. Triangular model. The central motif is a standing oval medallion of c-volutes with three roses in it. The medallion is crowned by a large ascending bouquet with ferns, lilacs, forget-me-nots and exotic flowers. To the left and right of the medallion is a slightly smaller hexagonal frame with three leaves and berries on the edge of the scarf. A circular outer frame has been realized around the hexagonal frame. This round motif with hexagonal heart repeats once at the edge, towards the points at the top of the scarf. Left and right next to medallion in the midfield are two horizontal oval medallions of c-volutes with three roses in each. Other motifs are broad decorative trims, curling feathered leaves, bouquets and leaf garlands. The motifs are made in net stroke and are provided with contour threads. The motifs are connected by a lattice ground, a lawn ground. A rose soil was used as ornamental ground in various motifs. The scalloped edge along the edges of the scarf comes from the pattern and is finished with picots., anonymous, Chantilly, c. 1860, silk, bobbin lace, h 140 cm × w 300 cm

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