pillow/bobbin lace
Textile lace made by braiding and twisting thread on a pillow.
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love lock
A lock of hair from the nape of the neck hanging over the chest to show romantic attachment; it was a popular hairstyle between 1590-1650.
leg-of-mutton sleeves
A sleeve that has a lot of fullness around the shoulder-bicep area but is fitted around the forearm/wrist.
needle lace
Often known as “needlepoint lace,” needle lace is a term referring to the technique in which the lace is made of entirely needle work; it developed in the 15th century and then became very popular throughout the 16th century.
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