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Lace Edging

1700s

France, Argentan

Medium
Linen: needle lace (Point de Argentan)
Measurements
Average: 5.5 x 59.8 cm (2 3/16 x 23 9/16 in.)
Credit Line
The Frances McIntosh Sherwin Collection 1936.303
Public Domain
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A horizontally long piece of off-white linen needle lace features a fine hexagonal mesh background. Along the bottom edge, a repeating floral pattern consists of winding vines, small leaves, and clusters of tiny blossoms. Small open-work grids are interspersed within the motifs, creating varied textures. A narrow, wavy border runs along the top. The delicate, monochromatic textile highlights a rhythmic sequence of stylized botanical elements stretching horizontally across the translucent lace.

Lace Edging

1700s

France, Argentan

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