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Fragment of Lacelate 19th century

Not on view
Horizontal band of cream-colored needle lace with repeating large floral medallions, scrolling leaves, and ornamental scalloped edges against a dark background
Needlepoint lace border in ivory thread against a black background, featuring large circular floral motifs connected by scrolling stems, leaves, and curling tendrils worked in intricate open-mesh and solid stitching.
Title
Fragment of Lace
Place Made
Possibly Switzerland
Date Made
late 19th century
Medium
Mercerized cotton (?) machine-made lace embroidery
Dimensions
32 x 4 7/8 in. (81.28 x 12.38 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. K. Bourne Richman
Accession Number
M.81.339.1
Classification
Textiles
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles