Needle Lace Border with Archaic Figure
Needle Lace Border with Archaic Figure
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- Description
- This Italian needlepoint lace, made in linen of Reticella and Punto in Aria, is in the style of the 16th century to the beginning of the 17th century. It shows a variety of archaic figures – lion, deer and man – and includes three-dimensional raised embellishments.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- lace
- lace, border
- Object Type
- lace
- possible time of reproduction
- 1875-1925
- date made
- 1575-1625
- maker
- unknown
- place made
- Italy
- Physical Description
- linen (overall material)
- needle lace (overall production method/technique)
- Measurements
- overall: 113 1/4 in x 5 in; 287.655 cm x 12.7 cm
- ID Number
- TE.L7607
- catalog number
- L7607
- accession number
- unknown
- Credit Line
- Mrs. James W. Pinchot
- subject
- Lace
- Linen
- Needle Lace
- See more items in
- Home and Community Life: Textiles
- Lace
- Textiles
- Domestic Furnishings
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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