old baby christening gown type of lace?

[bronfamil_0]

Can anyone tell me what type of lace this is, and is this a machine made or hand made? 

Thank you!

[whitehallvintage]

It's crochet. So, yes to handmade. I'm not sure about the center section with the long strands between. That may be a variation of broomstick crochet.

[bronfamil_0]

Thank you