Needlepoint (Reticella) and Bobbin Lace Cloth

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image displays a white cloth with intricate lace borders on both sides. The cloth is rectangular and off-white, with visible creases running horizontally and vertically across its surface. The edges of the cloth are rough and uneven. There are two vertical strips of lace, one on each side, featuring a repeating pattern of interlocking flowers and leaves. The lace is white with a scalloped edge. The background of the image is solid black. The lace appears to be made up of two distinct types: a more delicate needlepoint reticella and a thicker, more textured bobbin lace. The overall design is symmetrical, with the lace borders mirroring each other on either side of the cloth.