Battenberg lace

Type:  Battenberg lace
Description:  Lawn with Battenberg lace all around, 26x26 cm. Used. Battenberg laces are sewn with woven ribbons with a paper pattern under it. The space is filled by different stitches. A very popular lace in the 20ieth century.
Year:  1900
Origin:  Belgium

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