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Collection Online as of March 19, 2024

Fragment (of a Band?) with Floral Pattern

Fragment (of a Band?) with Floral Pattern

16th century
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 Collection
    J.H. Wade
    1920-
    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}}

Source URL:

https://www.clevelandart.org/art/1920.1128