Need Help Identifying Lace

[FabFinds]

I recently acquired a beautiful 48 x 72 lace tablecloth (perhaps a coverlet for a single bed) that I showed to a friend to told me it's Tambour lace. My findings pointed me to this possible fact but I received some information from a person who told she had a piece very similar that belonged to her grandmother and proceeded to share the history of this lace known as point d'Alençon tulle embroidery lace. I'm not sure how she came to this conclusion as my searches lead me to examples of Tambour lace. Then again, I've seen many assumptions about vintage items and one thing contradicts another.

I would be most grateful if anyone could shed some light on this lovely piece and possible how old it might be. It's in very good condition with one corner having some minor holes in the tulle and another somewhere near the center.

 

[poppysvintageclothing]

It is tambour lace, I have had many bedspreads like this. These were usually from the 1920s. Most of the bedcovers have a medallion lace feature in the center as well at the head (the pillow area) of the piece. They also have a deep flounce which yours does not have.
The sizing of yours seems a little short for a bed cover. It may have been meant as a matching table cover for a vanity.

 

[FabFinds]

Thank you, Mary Jane. It was settled in my mind when a friend pointed me to this but the person who gave me her thoughts on it had spoken so knowledgeably about this Alençon lace, I thought I should research further and seeking confirmation in this forum from experienced sellers such as yourself.

 

[foofoogal]

I used to have a link to a page on identifying lace but cannot find it.

I cannot put a link here but did find a fabulous Lace Museum and Guild in San Francisco that has great information.
One can even sponsor a piece of lace.
Lovely item you have there. I find lace fascinating.