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France, Valenciennes

Border (From Lappet)

1720s
Linen, bobbin straight lace of a type known as "Valenciennes" with a five hole mesh ground
10 × 61.8 cm (3.9 × 24.3 in)

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

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