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Sample of Needlepoint (Reticella) Lace

Cleveland Museum of Art

Sample of Needlepoint (Reticella) Lace by artist unknown. This is a piece of off-white lace with a rectangular shape and a complex design. The top edge is rough and unfinished, with short threads visible. The lace features a repeating pattern of floral and leaf shapes, with a central floral motif. There are three horizontal bands of lace, with the top and bottom bands having a similar leaf-like design. The middle section features a larger floral pattern with curved lines. The background of the image is solid black.

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568 × 900 px
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