Battenburg
Word Origin for Battenburg
perhaps named after Battenberg, a village in Prussia
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As suggested in the title, the set may be made of point or Battenburg braid.
The Art of Modern Lace MakingThe Butterick Publishing Co.
The point, Honiton and Princess braids are represented full size, and are much daintier in texture than the Battenburg braids.
The Art of Modern Lace MakingThe Butterick Publishing Co.
A very elegant flounce of Battenburg lace may be made after the design represented on the opposite page.
The Art of Modern Lace MakingThe Butterick Publishing Co.
Done with fancy Battenburg braid, it would be quite similar in effect to the "Cardinal's Point" illustrated on another page.
The Art of Modern Lace MakingThe Butterick Publishing Co.
It is formed of fancy Battenburg braid, but may be made from a plain variety if preferred.
The Art of Modern Lace MakingThe Butterick Publishing Co.