The conventional character of the pseudo-leaf and floral forms
contrasts with that of the realistic designs of contemporary French
laces. Italian. Early 18th century.
B.--A LAPPET OF FINE "POINT D'ALENÇON." Louis XV. period. The variety
of the fillings of geometric design is particularly remarkable in this
specimen, as is the buttonhole stitched cordonnat or outline to the
various ornamental forms.
FIG. 21.--BORDER OF FRENCH NEEDLEPOINT LACE, WITH GROUND OF "RÉSEAU
ROSACÉ." 18th century.]
[Illustration: PLATE VI.
FIG. 22.--JABOT OR CRAVAT OF PILLOW-MADE LACE. Brussels. Late 17th
century. (Victoria and Albert Museum.)
FIG. 23.--JABOT OR CRAVAT OF PILLOW-MADE LACE OF FANTASTIC FLORAL
DESIGN, THE GROUND OF WHICH IS COMPOSED OF LITTLE FLOWERS AND LEAVES
ARRANGED WITHIN SMALL OPENWORK VERTICAL STRIPS.