The Cleveland Museum of Art
Collection Online as of March 19, 2024
Fragment (of a Band?) with Floral Pattern
16th century
Overall: 10.7 x 15.4 cm (4 3/16 x 6 1/16 in.)
Gift of J. H. Wade 1920.1128
Location: not on view
Did You Know?
This small fragment was apparently cut from a much larger piece, perhaps originally decorating a woman’s dress.Description
Lace was often used in large quantities to produce opulent effects of light and contrasting texture. Bands of this width may have originally adorned a woman’s skirt or petticoat, heightening the design and overall impact with its rich floral pattern.- Ida Schiff CollectionJ.H. Wade1920-The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH
- Levey, Santina M. Lace: A History. [London]: Victoria & Albert Museum, 2004. no. 224
- {{cite web|title=Fragment (of a Band?) with Floral Pattern|url=false|author=|year=16th century|access-date=19 March 2024|publisher=Cleveland Museum of Art}}
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