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Needlepoint (Reticella) Lace Insertion

Cleveland Museum of Art

White crocheted lace strip with intricate floral and leaf design. The strip is long and rectangular. The top and bottom edges have a solid crocheted border. The central part of the strip features a repeating pattern of interconnected flowers, leaves, and stems. The flowers have five or more petals; the leaves are teardrop-shaped. The background is black, and a small white tag with a number is visible in the upper-left corner of the lace.

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1263 × 436 px
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