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Needlepoint (Punto in Aria) Lace Cuff

Cleveland Museum of Art

The Needlepoint (Punto in Aria) Lace Cuff by an unknown artist, shows a long, horizontal, off-white lace piece against a black background. The lace has a repeating pattern with a horizontal band at the top and bottom. The top band features an intricate design with flowers, leaves, and birds on a vine. Below this band are interlocking floral patterns. The bottom band consists of small holes. The lace features triangular points with floral designs spaced evenly along the bottom edge. The lace appears to be made of a delicate, possibly linen or cotton, thread. The entire piece is symmetrical, with identical patterns on either side. The image is a close-up of the lace, with no other objects visible. The black background provides high contrast to highlight the lace details.

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900 × 330 px
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