The Cleveland Museum of Art

Collection Online as of April 21, 2026

A horizontally long, narrow strip of creamy off-white linen needle lace curves in a gentle arc. Along one edge, a delicate row of repeating circular flowers on short stems creates a scalloped silhouette. These motifs are set within a shimmering, mesh-like network of fine threads. Tiny leaf-like shapes wind through the background between the stems, decorating the entire length of the intricate lace strip.

Lace Edging

1760–99

Italy, Burano

Linen: needle lace (Burano Point)

Average: 5.1 x 125.1 cm (2 x 49 1/4 in.)

Bequest of Louise Tifft Brown 1933.300

Location: Not on view

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Source URL:

https://www.clevelandart.org/art/1933.300