Flounce — Burano Lace School — 1880s

Flounce of needle lace in the style of Point d'Argentan. A large square mesh of brides bouclées is used for most of the ground but there also are large areas filled with a square looped mesh and with a variety of fancy filling meshes. The pattern is outlined by a heavy raised cordonnet. The border is divided by curving lines of flowers and ribbons, and by more formal scroll work into a series of irregular cartouches which are filled with, or are decorated by, branching floral plants. The lower edge is scalloped and is decorated with flowerheads and with medallions containing fancy fillings. The upper edge is straight and the pattern was designed to continue across the join into a parallel border.