Mar 11, 2007 22:03
17 yrs ago
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German term

geflochten, geklöppelt und eingefasst

German to English Art/Literary Textiles / Clothing / Fashion
Im 18. und 19. Jahrhundert wurden Locken als Gedenken an die verstorbene Geliebte kunstvoll geflochten, geklöppelt und eingefasst.
Proposed translations (English)
3 +4 braided, tatted and framed

Proposed translations

+4
58 mins
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braided, tatted and framed

...a delightful pastime enjoyed by Victorian ladies
http://www.victorianhairjewelry.com/victorianhairwork.html
Peer comment(s):

agree Stefanie Egenhofer
26 mins
agree JSolis
31 mins
agree Textklick : Seeing the question posted prior to reading the context, my spontaneous thought was "Bewitched, battered and bewildered". I'll buy your charming suggestion. One of the many ideas she had from Albert?
34 mins
agree Rebecca Garber
16 hrs
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3 KudoZ points awarded for this answer. Comment: "Thank you! The link was very helpful. I ended up using "woven, braided and framed" -- tatting seems to be somewhat different from Klöppeln in that it uses needles rather than bobbins."
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