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Lace Edging

1700–1740

Italy(?), Burano

(?)
Medium
Needle lace (Burano Point)
Measurements
Average: 3.2 x 61 cm (1 1/4 x 24 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Edward B. Greene, G. G. Wade and J. H. Wade Jr. for the Ellen Garretson Wade Memorial Collection 1923.1044
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Location
Not on view
Print
A horizontally long, slightly curved band of off-white needle lace features repeating rounded scallops along the upper edge. Within each scallop, intricate floral motifs and dense leaf-like shapes emerge from varied grid-like meshes. A narrow, straight band of solid stitching borders the bottom length. The delicate patterns include small circular openings and fine threads woven into organic shapes. The lace appears worn and slightly uneven at the far left end.

Lace Edging

1700–1740

Italy(?), Burano(?)

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