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Lace Edging

1700s

Italy, Burano

Medium
Linen: needle lace (Burano Point)
Measurements
Overall: 173.2 x 8.3 cm (68 3/16 x 3 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Edward S. Harkness in memory of Mrs. Stephen V. Harkness 1945.85
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A horizontally long off-white linen needle lace strip is patterned with repeating stylized floral and leaf motifs. Fine threads create a grid-like mesh background from which organic shapes emerge, detailed with thicker thread outlines creating a raised texture. A straight top edge and small scalloped bottom edge border the decorative central band. Frayed at the ends, the delicate textile showcases intricate handwork throughout the length of the piece.

Lace Edging

1700s

Italy, Burano

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