Archive collection consisting of 50 industrial lace samples from a liquidated Spanish textile factory. These specimens represent the final production cycles of a facility that ceased operations in the late 1990s.
History of the Item:
These samples originate from the industrial heart of Spain. Following the closure of the factory in the 1990s, these archive boards were preserved as a record of late 20th-century textile design. They demonstrate the variety of machine-made lace patterns common in Mediterranean garment production during the 1980s and 1990s.
Features and Details:
- Period: Late 20th Century (circa 1980-1995)
- Technique: Industrial machine-made lace
- Quantity: 50 individual specimens
- Size: Length of each sample is 11 cm (4.3 inches). Width varies per pattern from approximately 1.5 cm to 6 cm (0.6 to 2.4 inches).
- Material: Synthetic and blended fibers typical of the era
- Color Palette: White, cream, and beige tones
- Condition: Unused deadstock (new old stock). The lace is mounted on original catalog cards. Minor age-related yellowing may be present on the cardboard backing, but the lace remains in excellent preservation.
Application and Value:
This lot is of significant value for textile historians, costume designers, and artisans specializing in doll making, scrapbooking, or junk journaling. It provides a comprehensive overview of late-century Spanish lace manufacturing techniques.
Legal notice: This product is a vintage collectible item. Due to its age (art. 115 ter. 4 TRLGDCU), the store does not guarantee the preservation of its original performance properties (original scent, texture, durability, safe composition, and others). The product is not intended for direct use/application, is sold "as is", and is exclusively for collection or decorative purposes.