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Vesteelate 19th century

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Cream needle lace stomacher, triangular form tapering to a point, with an all-over pattern of birds, butterflies, flowers, and scrolling vines on an openwork ground
Needle lace panel in cream-colored thread against a dark background, with dense floral and foliate motifs including flowers, berries, and scrolling vines worked in raised relief and intricate openwork.

Unknown, Vestee, late 19th century, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Miss Bella Mabury, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Title
Vestee
Place Made
Italy, Burano
Date Made
late 19th century
Medium
Linen needle lace
Dimensions
Length: 10 1/2 in. (26.67 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Miss Bella Mabury
Accession Number
M.39.4.68
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles

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