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Needlepoint (Point Alençon) Lace Edging

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a long, thin, curved strip of white lace on a black background. The lace is made up of numerous small holes arranged in a repeating pattern. The lace has a wavy shape, with a slightly raised edge along its length. It appears to be made of a delicate, intricate material. The lace fills the top portion of the image, with solid black above and below.

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900 × 62 px
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