Mechlin border

2.5" x 70" (6.35cm x 177.8cm)
Good condition, but lots of creases. Cut and secured both ends. Small repairs throughout.

Rather thin line swirling leaves and small flowers. No fillings. 5-petal buds in two rows of esprits. Finely worked delicate piece. Need to check the thread before attributing a date.

Note from the seller:
The lace comes from my Great Aunt's collection, Kathleen Tipping, who lived in Bedford and later Newton Abbot, Devon. I believe some of her pieces were used to illustrate books. As a child, some of her knowledge rubbed off on me, but other things have entered my head since and I am struggling to recall what I once knew, so your email has been very helpful.

accession number 2019.1.046
purchased 03/18/2019
first posted 04/05/2019