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Needlepoint (Cutwork) Lace Insertion

Cleveland Museum of Art

Long, narrow, off-white lace piece with a repeating pattern. The lace has a wavy edge at the top and bottom. The main body of the lace features a series of floral motifs with symmetrical, eight-petaled designs and a central cluster of curved shapes. These motifs are spaced evenly apart and are connected by a network of interlacing threads that form a geometric pattern. The background of the lace is filled with small, rounded shapes arranged in diagonal lines. The lace is set against a solid black background. The overall design and color scheme suggest a traditional or historical piece, specifically an example of Needlepoint (Cutwork) Lace Insertion.

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900 × 170 px
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