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Lace Cloth or Square

1700s

Italy, Burano(?), 1700s

Medium
Needle lace (Burano Point)
Measurements
Average: 114.3 x 114.3 cm (45 x 45 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Edward S. Harkness in memory of Mrs. Stephen V. Harkness 1930.655
Public Domain
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Not on view
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A square needle lace textile features dense, swirling vines and off-white flowers across a central field and matching border. Intricate leaves and petals are silhouetted against a dark background, creating an all-over, ornate arrangement. A slightly darker shadow marks the center, while a small loss of fabric appears in the bottom right corner. Scalloped edges trace the rounded shapes of the lace, forming a delicate, fluid perimeter around the complex floral design.

Lace Cloth or Square

1700s

Italy, Burano(?), 1700s

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