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Length of Lacecirca 1620

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Horizontal band of ivory-white handmade lace with repeating foliate motifs and pointed hanging tabs along the lower edge, displayed against a black background
Needle lace border in ivory thread, two horizontal bands joined at center, upper band with open repeating foliate and bird motifs, lower band with pointed scalloped edge and scrolling vine pattern against dark background.

Unknown, Length of Lace, circa 1620, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Costume Council Fund, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Title
Length of Lace
Place Made
Italy
Date Made
circa 1620
Medium
Linen needle lace
Dimensions
6 1/2 × 34 7/8 in. (16.51 × 88.58 cm)
Credit Line
Costume Council Fund
Accession Number
M.84.155.8
Classification
Textiles
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles

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