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Band of Needlepoint (Reticella) Lace Insertion

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a long, narrow piece of off-white lace against a black background. The lace is made up of intricate, repeating patterns of interconnected shapes, including triangles and floral motifs. The edges of the lace are frayed and rough. The lace appears to be made of a thin, possibly linen or cotton, thread. The background is solid black, providing high contrast to the lace. The title of the piece, "Band of Needlepoint (Reticella) Lace Insertion".

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1263 × 363 px
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