Chantilly Lace

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Chantilly Lace Archive Photo 2 | LECIEN Lace Museum
Shawl
This piece is made of black silk thread, with accents provided by thick outlining around motifs. The hexagonal mesh ground (fond chane) was a style favored by Marie Antoinette. Elegant compositions feature flowers, bouquets, gardens, and trellises.
Country of origin: France (Chantilly)
Period: 1875
Dimensions: 140×284 cm
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Border
This hem trim adorned the crinoline.
Period: 1855
Dimensions: 60×500 cm

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