I recently bought a nice piece on Ebay: 160255127859 (although the condition isn't as nice a the picture in the rest of the piece, but that's OK). This kind of lace is difficult to place; it was made in several countries and there are documented sample books in France showing it goes back to the late 18th century. Even Ipswich shows similar designs. But it is almost always attributed to Bucks. But that's not the question here. I mounting this piece I notice something I've seen before but now would like your opinion on. The lace won't lay flat, although obviously it was made flat. The kat stitch contracts a bit, and the point ground lays flat. This gathers the lace into a nice ruffle. It does not appear to ever have been washed. So I'm wondering if this is intentional. I haven't seen it in laces like point de paris, although that's usually made entirely with the cinq trous ground, so you wouldn't expect it. It seems to be only this combination of kat and point grounds on opposite sides.Thanks, Laurie
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