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A fascinating collection of period carpets, costume, embroidery, fabrics, fans, lace, quilts and bedcovers, one of the largest collections of tapestries in the country and toys including the world's first train set.
Brussels bobbin lace applied to handmade drochel net, 1810s
Part of a pair of joined lappets, Brussels bobbin lace applied to handmade drochel net, which is clearly visible on the reverse. This design marks the return of... view details
Blonde bobbin lace with a twist net ground, c.1820
Width of lappet, 18 cm. view details
Pair of lappets of bobbin lace, Brussels, Flemish, 1740s
Pair of lappets of bobbin lace, Brussels, Flemish, 1740s The rococo design relates to those of woven silks. view details
Lappet of Point de Gaze needle lace, Belgian, 1880s
Lappet of Point de Gaze needle lace with added three-dimensional petals, Belgian, 1880s view details
Pair of lappets of mixed brussels lace, Flemish, 1745-1750.
Pair of lappets of mixed brussels lace, Flemish, 1745-1750. view details
Lappet of metal thread and blonde silk bobbin lace, French, 1850s to 60s.
Lappet of metal thread and blonde silk bobbin lace, French, 1850s to 60s. Max. Width 19 cm. view details
Pair of bobbin lace lappets, Valenciennes, French, 1720s
Pair of bobbin lace lappets, Valenciennes, French, 1720s 63.5 x 9 cm. max. view details
Pair of lappets from a woman's headdress, bobbin lace, Brussels, 1750s
Pair of lappets from a woman's headdress, bobbin lace, Brussels, 1750s. Each 63 x 12.5 cm max. view details
Lappets, Brussels bobbin lace, Flemish, mid 1730s
Lappets, Brussels bobbin lace, Flemish, mid 1730s view details
Lappet of Brussels needle lace, Flemish, 1730s.
Lappet of Brussels needle lace, Flemish, 1730s. view details