The Cleveland Museum of Art

Collection Online as of December 20, 2025

Swaddling Band

1500s

Italy, Sicily, 1500s

Linen: needle lace (cutwork) with tassel
Average: 13.1 x 246.4 cm (5 3/16 x 97 in.)
Gift of J. H. Wade 1920.1132
Location: Not on view

Description

The narrow flat band attached to the end of this swaddling band is called a fascia.
  • Ida Schiff Collection.
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Source URL:

https://www.clevelandart.org/art/1920.1132