#6265 $295
Gros Point de Venise lace plastron & cuffs, 19th century
The heavy raised work of Venetian needlepoint lace, incorporated into the lace during manufacture, is called rose point (meaning raised) or gros point.
17th century Venetian lace featured baroque patterns and heavy guipures, which fell out of fashion during the 18th century, returning to popularity only in the 1850s. In the Victorian era, these lace designs were adapted to the shapes of 19th century costume, sometimes crudely and sometimes with great skill.
This Venetian lace plastron with matching cuffs is a fine copy of 17th century lace. The plastron has a stiffer and slightly coarser quality than the 17th century original but is worked with great technical skill.
The plastron or bib front combines the antique stomacher style with an attached collar. It is a rare treat to find the complete set with matching cuffs. The color is light beige.
The condition is excellent.
The plastron is 23 1/2" long by 9" at its widest point.
The cuffs are 11" by 3 1/4".
