Flounce
Unknown Artist
early 18th century
Medium
Bobbin lace, point d'Angleterre
Dimensions
L. 112 1/2 x W. 12 1/2 inches (285.8 x 31.8 cm)
Classification
Textiles-Laces
Culture
Flemish, Brussels
Department
European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
The Mabel Metcalf Fahnestock Collection, the gift of Ruth Fahnestock Schermerhorn and Faith Fahnestock, 1933
Accession Number
33.90.88
Tags
Art Historical Context
Step into the opulent world of 18th-century fashion with *Flounce*, a stunning example of Flemish bobbin lace from Brussels, crafted by an unknown artist in the 1700s. This exquisite textile measures an impressive 112½ by 12½ inches (285.8 x 31.8 cm), designed a decorative border or ruffle for luxurious gowns. Adorning the edges with delicate floral motifs—evident in its tagged theme of flowers—it captures the lavish ornamental style of the Baroque era's waning grandeur, transitioning toward Rococo elegance. Made in the renowned point d'Angleterre technique, this lace blends bobbin methods wi...