Needlepoint Lace (Argentan Lace) Collar

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image shows a triangular piece of lace against a black background. The lace is made of white and gray threads, intricately woven into a floral pattern. The lace is shaped like a collar or a bib, with a V-shape pointing downwards. The top of the lace has two pointed ends, angled slightly upwards. The background is solid black. The lace appears to be an example of Needlepoint Lace, specifically Argentan Lace. The overall design and style suggest it may be a historical or traditional piece, possibly from the Needlepoint Lace (Argentan Lace) collection by an unknown artist.