Creator(s): Unknown

Currently in storage

About this object

Piece of Gros Point de Venise flounce sewn on dark blue velvet. The lace is executed in high relief in a floral, scrolling design. The object has a carbon typed label from Marian Powys that reads,'Ialian: Gros Point de Venise: 17th Century: Part of a Flounce or Volant: sometimes called "Punto Tagliato a Foliami" because of the high relief. A splendid scroll with conventional flowers and bides picotees. ground. The number 11 is at the top indicating this was from an auction lot.

Made from:

Linen

Made in:

ITALY

Date made:

Late 17th c.

Size:

H. 9 1/2 in., W. 23 in.

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:

45.297

Class:

Lace

Signature marks:

label Italian: Gros Point de Venise: 17th Century: / Part of a Flouce or Volant: sometimes called / "Punto Tagliato a Foliami" because of the high relief. / A splendid scroll with conventional flowers and / brides picotees. ground. / 23 inches X 9 1/2 inches sewn to velvet carbon typed from Marian Powys box Mme. helen G. Albert / Laces & Linens / 760 MADISON AVENUE / NEW YORK 21, N.Y. on box lid white box with gold script lettering tag stapled to orange cardboard tag with oval sticker attached with illegible writing in pencil (price?)

Credit line:

Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973