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Needlepoint (Drawnwork) Lace Insertion with Bobbin Lace Edging of Points

Cleveland Museum of Art

White lace on a black background. The lace is long and rectangular with a straight edge across the top. The bottom edge has a repeating triangular scalloped design. The lace consists of four horizontal rows of different patterns. The top and bottom rows are dense with small holes, the top one a tight row of small circles, below that small shapes resembling crowns or fans. The second row from the bottom consists of ovals, and the third row from the bottom consists of rows of connected hexagons. The bottom row features pointed triangles. The entire piece features a floral and organic look achieved through weaving.

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900 × 305 px
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