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Length of Lacelate 17th century

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Horizontal strip of ivory needle lace with interlocking circular medallions, geometric wheel motifs, and small bird figures, photographed against a black background
Needle lace border in cream-white thread against a dark background, featuring interlocking circular medallions filled with floral rosettes, birds, and foliage motifs, with a narrow picot edge along the bottom.

Unknown, Length of Lace, late 17th century, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of the Estate of Helen Crocker Russell, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Title
Length of Lace
Place Made
Italy
Date Made
late 17th century
Medium
Linen Venetian needle lace
Dimensions
8 1/4 in. (20.96 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of the Estate of Helen Crocker Russell
Accession Number
M.67.50.16
Classification
Textiles
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles

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