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Fragment of Needlepoint (Cutwork) Lace

Cleveland Museum of Art

The Fragment of Needlepoint (Cutwork) Lace by an unknown artist features a white rectangular piece of fabric with intricate cutwork lace. The fabric has a frayed edge all around. The lace design consists of a repeating pattern of floral motifs and geometric shapes. The background of the fabric is pierced with numerous small holes, arranged in a grid-like fashion and forming diamond shapes. The holes are mostly triangular or X-shaped, with some rounded edges. The overall design is symmetrical, with identical patterns on either side of a central axis. The fabric appears to be made of a lightweight material, possibly linen or cotton. The background behind the fabric is solid black.

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900 × 496 px
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