The Cleveland Museum of Art
Collection Online as of December 24, 2025
Joined Towel Ends with Floral Motifs
1800s
Overall: 55.8 x 48.1 cm (21 15/16 x 18 15/16 in.)
Gift of J. H. Wade 1921.1135
Location: Not on view
Did You Know?
The demand for Russian lace grew rapidly after it was first displayed at the 1873 World Fair in Vienna.Description
The tradition of stylized floral motifs in Russian lace originates in Flanders: Russian lace makers were inspired by the floral designs of tulips and carnations popular in Flemish lace.- {{cite web|title=Joined Towel Ends with Floral Motifs|url=false|author=|year=1800s|access-date=24 December 2025|publisher=Cleveland Museum of Art}}
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