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Lace Edging

1600s

Italy, Venice

Medium
Needle lace (mezzo punto) and bobbin lace (tape lace)
Measurements
Average: 11.5 x 135 cm (4 1/2 x 53 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of J. H. Wade 1920.1262
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A horizontally long piece of off-white lace features a repeating pattern of stylized floral and organic motifs. Large fan-shaped leaves and five-petaled flowers are interconnected by a delicate, web-like mesh. Below, heart-shaped frames enclose smaller blossoms, creating a rhythmic horizontal band. A straight upper border balances the scalloped lower edge following the design's contours. The uniform cream textile maintains a dense, intricate texture throughout the entire length.

Lace Edging

1600s

Italy, Venice

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