Patty
I have not heard the specific name you gave, but I have seen some very odd
things. Please look at
http://lynxlace.com/bobbinlace%20revival%20era%20part.html
Tebbs' book on part lace was written in 1908 and she describes how to make
various part laces which she calls Guipure de Flandre, point de Flandre, old
Flemish, old Milanese. These are all on a scale somewhat larger than late
19th century Duchesse, and are definitely revival era laces, not truly old
18th century copies. The term "oud Duchesse" seems odd because Duchesse was
created as a style in the last half of the 19th century, which is not that
old, even from our perspective. What is the context in which you came across
that term?
Is it possible that your source was referring to Brussels bobbin lace of the
first half of the 19th century, before the Duchesse style was invented?
Also occurring around the same time period (late 19th-early20th c), I have
seen laces which are greatly simplified and somewhat larger scale than 19th c
Duchesse, and which I've heard called "fine bloomwork" (fijn Bloemwerk). This
latter is not as large in scale as modern Bruges bloomwork.
Also, again, I have seen several examples of laces on the scale of this "fine
bloomwork" but which have a needle lace ground, and I have never heard any
clear explanation of where and when that type was made.
I have photos of all these various kinds on my webpage listed above. I don't
claim to have an answer to your question, but all these things come to mind as
possibly related to your search.
Also, I believe I saw the Tebbs book available as a download on the internet.
Most of the kinds referenced above are actually in her SUPPLEMENT, originall
published 1911. Louisa Tebbs THE ART OF BOBBIN LACE and SUPPLEMENT TO THE
ART OF BOBBIN LACE.
Please be sure to report anything you find out. I'd be interested to hear the
answers.
Happy hunting.
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