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Lace Cloth

1500s

Italy

Medium
Linen: needle lace (cutwork) and bobbin lace edging and embroidery
Measurements
Average: 183.5 x 90.3 cm (72 1/4 x 35 9/16 in.)
Credit Line
The Frances McIntosh Sherwin Collection 1936.92
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A horizontally long off-white linen cloth is centered by a plain rectangular panel flanked by vertical strips of geometric needle lace. These intricate bands separate the center from smaller linen segments. Wide borders of openwork squares and diamonds frame the panels, creating a symmetrical grid. The textile's perimeter is finished with a delicate bobbin lace fringe consisting of small, pointed triangular shapes.

Lace Cloth

1500s

Italy

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