Flounce

19th-20th century

Not on view

From the Exotic to the Mystical: May 4, 2013 - August 4, 2013: This delicate flounce features seated figures fanning themselves under canopies, surrounded by dancers, cherubs, birds, butterflies, and ceremonial flags. The pattern traces back to a seventeenth-century Point de France needlework flounce believed to have been commissioned for Louis XIV's court. While the lace technique has shifted and overt references to the court such as the crown and sun have disappeared, the flags and pavilions reflect the longevity of this popular theme.