{"id":"2514","t":"Lace Pyjamas","t_s":-1,"tags":["3310"],"thumb":{"fid":"2469","styles":{"circle_medium":"circle_medium_2469","circle_mini":"circle_mini_2469"},"ext":"png"},"pics":["2513"],"loc":"3435","loc_map":-1,"body":"<p>Brussels was, and still is, an important lace-making centre. The production of this luxury decorative item reached its height in the 17th and 18th centuries, when it became a sign of wealth and refinement. Lace was used to adorn garments and underclothes, tablecloths, sheets and accessories, as well as religious and military costumes. It was highly favoured by all social classes.<\/p>\r\n","fav":"0","fav_l":"0","don":"Madame Dussaer, Lace-Seller","d_y":1981,"d_m":11,"d_d":19,"d_s":-1}