Flanders, Brussels

Flanders, Brussels was a notable center of textile production active across a significant period spanning 1690 through 1755. This timeline places the documented output firmly within the late Baroque and early Rococo styles of European decorative arts, specializing in finely crafted personal accessories.

The corpus of work attributed to this origin represented in institutional holdings confirms a focus on specialized textile items, likely lace or embroidery. Nine works are preserved in museum collections, including four pieces specifically categorized as textiles. These works encompass intricate articles of clothing and trim, such as a Border, a Cravat End, and multiple examples of Cap Crown and Lappet.

The quality and preservation of these artifacts establish them as museum-quality textiles. Nine examples of work originating from Flanders, Brussels are preserved in major American institutions, most notably held by the Art Institute of Chicago. Documentation and imagery of such historical pieces often enter the public domain, providing researchers access to high-quality prints for study of 18th-century fashion and craftsmanship.