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Fragment of Lacelate 19th century

Not on view
Horizontal band of cream needle lace with large circular medallions, scrolling stems, and open mesh fill, photographed flat against a black background
Needle lace border in ivory thread against a black ground, featuring repeating rosette medallions surrounded by scrolling acanthus leaves, small flowers, and densely worked mesh fillings.

Unknown, Fragment of Lace, late 19th century, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Mrs. K. Bourne Richman, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Title
Fragment of Lace
Place Made
Possibly Switzerland
Date Made
late 19th century
Medium
Mercerized cotton machine lace embroidery
Dimensions
31 1/2 x 4 3/4 in. (80.01 x 12.07 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. K. Bourne Richman
Accession Number
M.81.339.2
Classification
Textiles
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles