European Lace
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Glasgow Museums has a collection of approximately 500 pieces of lace which date broadly from between 1575 and 1975. This collection includes various items of lace which represent the four main lace-making techniques – needle lace, bobbin lace, machine lace and hand lace, including decorated nets, crochet and knitting. The earliest pieces in the collection date from the late 16th and 17th century, the latter of which is well represented with Italian and Flemish needle and bobbin lace, including part of a border made to commemorate the accession of Charles II of Spain in 1665. Pieces from the 18th century include Brussels and Valenciennes bobbin lace while later items include Maltese, Honiton, and Irish lace. Lace is a decorative open-work cloth with decorative patterns made with holes. Lace can be made by looping, knotting or twisting threads together to create the patterns. Alternatively, threads can be removed, or small motifs added to a pre-netted cloth.
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