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Lace Fragment

1600s

Italy, 1600s

Medium
Linen: needle lace (Reticella)
Measurements
Average: 7 x 3.9 cm (2 3/4 x 1 9/16 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of Louise Tifft Brown 1933.346
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An off-white linen needle lace fragment features a vertical rectangular composition. Horizontal bands of square lattice frames border the top and bottom, each enclosing a dense triangular leaf form. The large central open space highlights a symmetrical diamond with a woven interior, connected by thin threads with small loops to a thick geometric frame. This structured piece is finished with a strip of frayed woven fabric at the top edge.

Lace Fragment

1600s

Italy, 1600s

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