Battenburg

/ ˈbætənˌbɜːɡ /

noun

an oblong sponge cake divided longitudinally into four square sections, two coloured pink and two yellow, with an outer coating of marzipan

perhaps named after Battenberg , a village in Prussia

The point, Honiton and Princess braids are represented full size, and are much daintier in texture than the Battenburg braids.

A very elegant flounce of Battenburg lace may be made after the design represented on the opposite page.

Done with fancy Battenburg braid, it would be quite similar in effect to the "Cardinal's Point" illustrated on another page.

It is formed of fancy Battenburg braid, but may be made from a plain variety if preferred.

This is a very elegant looking lace, though simply made after the regular Battenburg method.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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