Flounce
Unknown Artist
19th century
Medium
Applied
Dimensions
L. 146 x W. 18 1/4 inches 370.8 x 46.4 cm
Classification
Textiles-Laces
Culture
Belgian, Brussels
Department
European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Mrs. Edward S. Harkness, 1931
Accession Number
31.120
Tags
Art Historical Context
Step into the delicate world of 19th Belgian lace with *Flounce*, a stunning of Brussels lace-making mastery. Crafted in Brussels, a renowned hub for exquisite needlepoint lace during the Victorian era, this piece measures an impressive 146 inches long by 18¼ inches wide—perfectly suited as a dramatic ruffle or trimming for elegant gowns. Donated to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in 1 by Mrs. Edward S. Harkness, it exemplifies the opulence of European decorative arts, blending artistry with sartorial splendor. Brussels lace, like this *applied* textile, was celebrated for its intricate constr...