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Lace Bed Cover

1660–99
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Italy, Venice

Medium
Needle lace (Venetian raised point)
Measurements
Overall: 233.7 x 200.7 cm (92 x 79 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Edward S. Harkness in memory of Mrs. Stephen V. Harkness 1930.657
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Location
Not on view
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A horizontally long, off-white needle lace textile forms a wide border around a large, dark rectangular center. Dense patterns of thick, interlocking flowers and scrolling vine-like stems repeat across the lace, creating a heavy, textured appearance. This ornate floral design, featuring raised motifs and small round details, covers the entirety of the border. The outer edge remains straight, while the inner void frames an empty, black space in a complex composition.

Lace Bed Cover

1660–99

Italy, Venice

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