Antwerp lace

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Scope note
Refers to a strong, heavy-looking bobbin lace made from the 17th century in Antwerp. A two-handled vase is the dominant decorative motif in Antwerp lace. The term can also be used more loosely to refer to other varieties of lace produced in Antwerp.
Antwerp lace
Accepted term: 18-Nov-2024