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Needlepoint Lace (Alençon Lace) Handkerchief

Cleveland Museum of Art

Square piece of white lace on a black background. The white lace has a repeating design of floral patterns and dots. The lace has a scalloped edge around the perimeter. In the center of the lace is a large, empty circular area of light-colored fabric. The circular area has several dark discolorations. The lace design is symmetrical with a repeating pattern of circles, flowers, and leaves. The background behind the lace is solid black.

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900 × 897 px
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