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Needlepoint (Cutwork) and Bobbin Lace Panel

Cleveland Museum of Art

White rectangular textile with a plain woven top section and a decorative bottom section. The top section is a plain weave with a simple running stitch border along the top and sides. The bottom section features intricate cutwork and bobbin lace designs in a repeating pattern. The lace design consists of symmetrical shapes resembling leaves or flowers, interconnected with curved lines. The shapes are formed by a combination of open areas and solid white thread. A solid white thread runs along the bottom edge of the lace section. The background is solid black. The textile is titled "Needlepoint (Cutwork) and Bobbin Lace Panel".

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Dimensions:
1263 × 464 px
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