While searching through my vintage ephemera, and old books, for items to include in my new collaged paper pack, I came across this illustration of an antique lace pattern. I think it’s especially beautiful, so I wanted to share it with you.
The description that accompanies the illustration in the old book I scanned the image from reads, “M. Vanderkelen-Bresson, of Brussels, a lace-manufacturer—who has, by his untiring ability, greatly aided the celebrity of the Belgian capital in this branch of the textile Arts—has contributed an exquisite specimen of patient industry in a LACE VEIL, the border of which we here engrave. It possesses novelty in its design, as well as in its fabrication. We do not engrave the fond, or groundwork of the lace, except in some portions of the scroll, which will better enable our readers to judge of the taste and elegance of the design. It is meritorious and more than usually suggestive.”
Here is a black and white clip art version of the antique lace pattern.
I scanned the original illustration from The Art Journal Illustrated Catalogue, published for the proprietors, by George Virtue in London, 1851.
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New in my Etsy shop is a printable collaged ephemera paper pack
And a matching set of ATC sized (2.5″ x 3.5″) journal cards
Preview images are linked to my shop.
these are gorgeous, I do love lace 🙂
Have a great weekend!
I’m happy to know you like them, Connie.
You have a great weekend as well! ?
Thank you for this it’ll be perfect for my b&w journal.
You’re welcome, Louise. I love the idea of a b&w journal! ?
It is beautiful. Your new ephemera set is also nice, thank you!
Kathy
I’m happy to know you like it, Kathy. And thank you for the sweet compliment! ?
These are incredible. You can gaze and gaze at them, and always see a detail you hadn’t noticed. This work must have taken a toll on the artists’ eyes. Are there any records of early sight loss in the people who worked in this industry?
I’m happy to know you enjoy this one, Sahra. ? I’m not aware of any records of early sight loss in people who worked in this industry.
Thank you so much! How did you know it’s exactly what I needed for my collage project?
You’re welcome, Lara. I’m happy to know it’s exactly what you needed for your collage project! ?
Hi Julie (Hello from New Zealand)
I am so glad I discovered your blog.
I was looking for old ledger books on google.I love the old script .
I came across your blog and just love it.
Thank you for sharing it with everyone.