Insertion

Art Historical Context

Behold the delicate "Insertion," a exquisite example of 19th-century needle lace from Brussels, crafted in the renowned Point de Gaze technique. just 10½ by 1¾ inches, this strip was designed for insertion into garments—think elegant collars, cuffs, or dress edges—adding a whisper of opulence to Victorian fashion. Point de G, meaning "gaze" or "gauze point," mimics the ethereal lightness of fine fabric through intricate needlework: artisans stitched cotton or linen threads directly onto a paper pattern, creating a misty, veil-like texture without bobbins. Brussels lace dominated the 19th-cent...