Blanc, Charles, 1813-1882 · London : Chapman and Hall · leaf 216
202 ART IN ORNAMENT AND DRESS. The foundation, which is also called réseau , is a regular network ot threads, which form in crossing sometimes square or diamond-shaped meshes, like the Valenciennes, sometimes six-sided meshes, like those used in point d’Alençon. Sometimes the sides of the … RÉSEAU WITH SQUARE MESHES, USED IN VALENCIENNES LACE. hexagon are strengthened by twisting the thread, or by button-holing each mesh when the lace is of needle- work, and this also gives strength to the réseau , which is then called fond de bride. When this is the case, the RÉSEAU WITH HEXAGON…
Clothing and dress · Decoration and ornament · Fashion and art
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