Pinecone, carnation, and acanthus-style motifs; horsehair is also used in outlines. Sometimes human hair forms the core, with cordonnet (fine cord) worked in buttonhole stitch to lift lightly and define outlines clearly.

Cut from a large Point de France edging so the central motif depicting a vase and large flowers aligns at the center of the bodice.
In the 18th century, except for a few engageantes (cuff trim) and bonnet bavolet (draped trim), lace was not made for specific uses; long edgings were freely cut and sewn together.