Bobbin Lace (Punto di Milano) Border

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image shows a piece of white bobbin lace with a repeating pattern. The lace is long and rectangular with a short width. The lace comprises interconnected floral motifs and scrollwork. The floral motifs are circular and feature eight-petaled flowers with the center of the flower being a pinwheel. The scrollwork supports the flowers and forms a web-like background with a grid comprising four-pointed pinwheels. The grid features a repeated diamond design formed by curved lines that connect the pinwheels. The floral motifs are arranged approximately every 2.5 inches across the lace's width. The lace has a straight top edge and an irregular bottom edge, with some areas featuring a scalloped design. The background of the image is solid black. The lace appears to be made by the Punto di Milano technique, also known as Milanese lace. The style and technique are associated with Bobbin Lace.