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Collections

Lace Coverlate 16th to early 17th century

On view:
Resnick Pavilion, floor 1
Large square ivory needlelace panel on a crimson red backing, organized in a five-by-five grid of cells with figural, heraldic, and geometric motifs, bordered by pointed picot edging

Unknown, Lace Cover, late 16th to early 17th century, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Costume Council Fund, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Title
Lace Cover
Place Made
Italy or Spain
Date Made
late 16th to early 17th century
Medium
Linen reticello-type needle lace with cutwork and filet embroidery, edged with bobbin lace
Dimensions
Textile: 39 x 39 in. (99 x 99 cm) Mount: 41 x 41 in.
Credit Line
Costume Council Fund
Accession Number
M.81.96
Classification
Specialty Purpose
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles
Selected Bibliography
  • Maeder, Edward. 600 Years of Embroidery from the Permanent Collection: 1380-1980. Los Angeles: Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 1982.