Needlepoint (Point Alençon) Lace Edging

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a long, thin, off-white lace strip with a floral pattern. The lace is set against a solid black background. The lace features intricate floral designs and curved lines. The top edge of the lace has a wavy, scalloped pattern. The bottom edge is straight. The lace appears to be made of a delicate, thread-like material. The overall design is symmetrical, with repeating patterns along the length of the lace. The lace is shown in a horizontal orientation, spanning the width of the image. The background is uniform and completely black.