#2253   Duchesse Bertha   c. 1905  

Belgium 


Materials: Cream linen threads; entirely handmade bobbin and needlelace.

Condition: Perfect. Probably never used.

Measurements: Wd, 6.25"; Inside L, 36"; Outside L, 72".

Comments: Brussels bobbin lace with insets of Point de Gaz needlelace is called either Duchesse lace or mixed Brussels lace. The bobbin lace is very finely worked with snowflake-like needlelace fillings. The Point de Gaz medallions are beautiful with bouquets of three dimensional roses in each center. This is a superior quality bertha.