Strip
Unknown Artist
early 18th century
Medium
Bobbin lace
Dimensions
L. 44 x W. 3 inches (111.8 x 7.6 cm)
Classification
Textiles-Laces
Culture
Flemish, Brussels
Department
European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Purchase by subscription, 1909
Accession Number
09.68.206
Art Historical Context
This exquisite bobbin lace strip, crafted in early 18th-century Brussels, exemplifies the pinnacle of Flemish lace-making artistry. Measuring 44 inches long by 3 wide, this delicate textile was created using the intricate bobbin lace technique, fine threads are twisted and plaited on a pillow with pins to form elaborate patterns. Produced in Brussels—a renowned center for lace production during the Baroque era—this piece likely served as a decorative border for garments, furnishings, or ecclesiastical vestments, showcasing the era's opulent craftsmanship. Bobbin lace from Flanders, particular...