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Lace Veil

1811–99

Flanders

Medium
Bobbin lace and machine-made lace with applique
Measurements
Average: 38.1 x 99.1 cm (15 x 39 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Jeannette Cox Morrill 1940.1
Public Domain
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Not on view
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A horizontally long, off-white lace veil features a delicate, web-like mesh ground punctuated by a precise grid of small, circular dots. Along the bottom edge, a dense band of repeating floral and leaf motifs with rounded petals creates a decorative border. The top and side edges are finished with a fine, scalloped trim. Subtle ripples and folds across the translucent surface create visual variation against the dark background.

Lace Veil

1811–99

Flanders

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