The Cleveland Museum of Art

Collection Online as of December 26, 2025

Towel End

late 18th century

Russia, late 18th century

cotton or linen (est.); straight (continuous) bobbin lace (Vologda tape lace). The tape forms figural or plant motifs outlined with gimp (heavy cord), polychrome plaited ground links the tape; applied silk (est.) ribbon

Overall: 25.8 x 84.5 cm (10 3/16 x 33 1/4 in.)

Gift of J. H. Wade 1921.597

Location: Not on view

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https://www.clevelandart.org/art/1921.597