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Bobbin Lace (Bride Ground) Edging

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image shows a square piece of white bobbin lace with a floral design on a black background. The lace is made of a white, off-white, or cream-colored thread. The lace is square shaped with a border along the top edge featuring a repeating pattern of small holes. The main body of the lace features a large floral design made up of interconnected swirls and curved lines. The center of the lace has a hexagonal net-like pattern. The bottom edge of the lace is irregular and features a decorative border with small spikes. The background is solid black. The lace appears to be an example of traditional bride ground edging. The style and technique are characteristic of traditional European lace-making.

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900 × 644 px
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