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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Northern Lights Lodge, post: 4281496, member: 13464&quot;]Hi Jana! </p><p>You are welcome! I love to share! Knowledge about anything is good... and it is even better to share what one knows! </p><p><br /></p><p>On a general note: I don&#039;t blame you for being confused! Lacemaking is a huge subject; both from a historical point of view and a technique / style point of view. I&#039;m a long time lacemaker and so am very familiar with lots of techniques and styles! Over the years I&#039;ve had classes to learn many techniques and have also taught many techniques... so unlike some people who just &quot;collect&quot;... I have some hands on knowledge as to how it was actually worked. </p><p><br /></p><p>This is a very pleasing example of Bruges Flowerwork! <img src="styles/default/xenforo/smilies/smile.png" class="mceSmilie" alt=":)" unselectable="on" />&nbsp; Yes, the last photo is the back side. I love this piece because it has so much to tell us!&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>The central flower, ring of flowers and serpentine scrolls some leaves were probably worked first. The brides (connecting bars) and tallies (the square bits with legs) and some of the leaves were added after that. </p><p><br /></p><p>The last photo is very telling due to all the &quot;crossover braids&quot; and mishmash of &quot;stuff&quot; going on. On a good note: for SURE that identifies it has hand made! On the not so good note: it also tells me that it was probably worked circa 1970 when any working Bruge lacemakers were just scrambling to make pieces to sell to unknowing tourists who were awed just watching the lacemakers fingers fly! The result was a lot of &quot;cut corners&quot; like the travelling braids which were used to move pairs of threads; instead of cutting them off and sewing them in again in the proper location. That shows in the lack of neatness on the back; not so noticeable from the front.</p><p><br /></p><p>That said: it is a pretty example and in my opinion; looks like it lays nicely and is &quot;crisp&quot;. It sounds like you plan to sell it; therefore, unless you want to go through the bother of repinning - every edge pin hole + a few more; I wouldn&#039;t launder it. Let the buyer, if they wish!</p><p><br /></p><p>I&#039;m here and willing if you need more id / info!</p><p>Cheerio Leslie[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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