Gilet à la dentelle noire, projets de broderies de gilet, XVIIIème siècle
1750
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
This drawing shows a light-colored fabric with black lace trim. The lace has a scalloped edge and is decorated with small flowers, leaves, and hanging tassels. Bright colors like purple, blue, and red add details to the flowers and borders. The lace looks detailed and delicate, with tiny stitches that create the pattern. This might have been a design for a real piece of clothing. Look up embroidery to see how lace like this was made by hand.
