C.I. Bosch Reitz-Teding van Berkhout
C.I. Bosch Reitz-Teding van Berkhout was a designer and textile artist active during the specific period of 1860 to 1870. Their documented output centers on the creation of highly detailed textile items, specifically decorative lace embroidery (kantborduurwerk).
The artist worked primarily with natural fibers, including batiste and cotton, employing complex openwork techniques. Their aesthetic vocabulary focused on repeating geometric and floral patterns, commonly featuring scalloped edges and intricate designs built around concentric circles and marguerite motifs. Examples of their specialized craftsmanship include Strook batist met kantborduurwerk met twee rijen opengewerkte margrieten en een schulpenrand and the elaborately designed Strook katoen met kantborduurwerk met golvende dubbele slingers van 'parelsnoeren' en hangende bloemtakken.
A total of seven works attributed to C.I. Bosch Reitz-Teding van Berkhout, six of which are textile pieces, are represented in museum collections. The artist’s work is preserved by the Rijksmuseum, establishing the historical provenance and museum-quality nature of the textiles. Though known for embroidery, these designs serve as important historical reference material, often reproduced today as high-quality prints for study and reference.
