#2569   Point de Gaz Bertha   c. 1860-1890  

France   


Materials:
Cream linen threads; entirely handmade needle lace.

Condition: Excellent; no stains; three small holes in the handmade mesh, each near the inside edge of the collar.

Measurements: Wd, 7.5"; Inside L, 42"; Outside L, 80".

Comments: This Point de Gaz needle lace is finely worked in naturalistic florals and scrolls with dramatic snowflake-like needle lace fillings. The floral design is generously decorated with three dimensional roses. The reseau (net background) is completely hand made. This is a superior, museum quality lace bertha.