Needlepoint (Reticella) and Bobbin Lace Cloth

Cleveland Museum of Art

White rectangular cloth with straight sides and scalloped edges on the top and bottom. The cloth has a plain white center with visible fabric weave and some wrinkles. Vertical lace borders on the left and right sides are approximately one inch wide. The lace is composed of intricate white thread patterns featuring geometric shapes and leaves. The borders are symmetrical, with identical patterns on both sides. The background behind the cloth is solid black. The top and bottom edges have a repeating pattern of small white triangular points resembling a serrated edge. Small yellowish-brown spots are scattered on the bottom half of the cloth.