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Valenciennes

Scope note

Flat bobbin lace, named for the town on the French-Belgian border, worked in one piece with the same thread forming both the ground and design, typically featuring distinct, sheer floral patterns on a fine square, diamond, or round plaited mesh.

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AAT
Place
Geographical keyword

Getty AAT term number

3000132890

Broader Terms used

France
bobbin lace

Created

13yrs ago

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