Needlepoint Lace Edging

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image shows a piece of off-white needlepoint lace edging against a black background. The lace is long and rectangular, wider in the middle than at the top and bottom. The top and bottom edges are scalloped with rounded points. The lace features an intricate floral design with leaves and flowers. The design consists of curved lines and shapes that form the flowers and leaves. The lace has a dense pattern of small holes and mesh-like areas. There are a few small spots of discoloration on the lace, appearing darker or more yellowish than the rest. The background is solid black, providing high contrast with the lace.