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Collection Lescure Extremely Rare Portfolios About Lace

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For collector of lace, embroidery and dentelle. Extremely rare set of two complete portfolios consecrated to the Lescure collection. The portfolio titled "Mouchoirs brodés" is complete with the 40 plates depicting embroidered handkerchiefs from the middle of the 19th century. Librairie des Arts Decoratis, Paris, circa 1920. The portfolio titled "Barbes" is complete with the 40 plates depicting embroidered Barbes from the 18th century. The barbes were the embroidered pieces that ladies used in their hair or on bottom of masks. Librairie des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, circa 1920. Covers are in very good condition, some marks and stains and some black strings are broken. The plates are in very good condition, some minor marks, discolorations, and damages on the edges. one plate has a small tear. Rare to find these portfolios complete with all the plates.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16.6 in (42.17 cm)Width: 12.5 in (31.75 cm)Depth: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
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  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1920
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading. Covers are in very good condition, some marks and stains and some black strings are broken. The plates are in very good condition, some minor marks, discolorations, and damages on the edges. one plate has a small tear.
  • Seller Location:
    Encino, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU88136753353
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