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France, Valenciennes

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1725/50
Linen, bobbin straight lace of a type known as "Valenciennes" with a five hole mesh ground
6.9 × 48.2 cm (2.7 × 19 in)

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In the collection of Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago · as of July 2026

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