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Lace Collar (part of a set, with cuffs)

1800s

Italy

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Medium
Linen: needle lace (drawnwork)
Measurements
Average: 8.3 x 40.1 cm (3 1/4 x 15 13/16 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of Louise Tifft Brown 1933.362.a
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A horizontal rectangular band of cream linen needle lace features repeating branched motifs and geometric shapes. Small circular loops line the top and bottom edges. The design alternates between an open grid of threads and dense stitching, forming mirrored, curving shapes punctuated by small holes. Rust-colored discoloration marks sections of the textile. These motifs are defined by varying thread densities, creating a delicate balance between solid and transparent areas.

Lace Collar (part of a set, with cuffs)

1800s

Italy

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