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Length of Lace18th century

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Horizontal strip of cream needle lace with a fine mesh ground and raised figural motifs depicting putti among large floral clusters, with a jagged picot lower edge
Narrow strip of cream-colored bobbin lace with a fine mesh ground, featuring raised figural and floral motifs including scrolling foliage and small human figures along the length.

Unknown, Length of Lace, 18th century, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Mrs. Irene Salinger in memory of her father, Adolph Stern, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Title
Length of Lace
Place Made
Belgium, Mechlin
Date Made
18th century
Medium
Linen bobbin lace
Dimensions
1 3/4 x 25 in. (4.45 x 63.5 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Irene Salinger in memory of her father, Adolph Stern
Accession Number
54.104.131
Classification
Textiles
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles

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