A small collection of lace 18th century and later

including various lengths and widths of lace ribbon to accessorise garments and textiles, predominantly in white tones, and a few examples of black lace and 19th century chemical lace, with a small amount of metal-lace braid, monogrammed handkerchiefs and some lace collars, lappets and sleeve ruffles, together with a some small garments, including a lace night jacket (Qty) 

Generally good condition. There are ten monogrammed handkerchiefs all with different lace edging, and come variation to monograms. The other monogrammed piece within this lot is a piece of bed-linen (double cover with small buttons along one edge, and four-sided lace edging - cushion cover or for use as coverlet), with embroidered whitework coat-of-arms . All within a 19th century metal box.
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