Early 1800s Mechlin bobbin lace flounce fragment with short pattern repeat of flower heads along the bottom flower and leaf sprigs. Ground dotted with tiny florets.
Elaborate flower heads with fancy details in both whole and half stitch - nice fillings with tallies.
Remarkably fine thread, delicate and supple lace.
Very good condition overall. Ivory white.
About 8 in. long, About 6 1/4 in. deep.
LC-EH-CB3/22-494-9B
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