Vandyke point lace sample

This lace sample is from a collection of British and Continental lace put together by Charlotte Treadwin. She was one of Devon’s most important lace dealers and manufacturers. Her skill earned her a royal warrant in 1848.

The design may have been inspired by carved lace decoration on the tomb of Lady Doddridge in the Lady Chapel in Exeter Cathedral. Treadwin’s business was located close to the cathedral.

 You can learn more about this particular sample or about the story of Devon lace on RAMM’s collections site.

Visual description: Two triangular pieces of lace connected at the top and each coming to a point at the bottom. Each is formed by an openwork design, featuring an identical geometric motif.