Textile - Bonnet veil with Agentan lace motifs, Argentan motifs - mid 18th century. Bonnet veil mid 19th century

Historical information

Fashion Item.
Bonnet veils were very fashionable during the 19th century. At this time old lace was highly valued - in this case old Argentan needle lace motifs (mid 18th century) have been reclaimed and appliqued onto machine made cotton net to form this 19th century bonnet veil. Probably home-made.

Physical description

Mid 18th century Argentan needle lace motifs appliqued onto machine-made cotton net.

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