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Needlepoint (Burano Point) Lace and Embroidery Handkerchief

Cleveland Museum of Art

Square handkerchief with rounded corners, made of a light-colored fabric. The center of the handkerchief is a plain, light grayish-beige linen section with a wavy edge. Surrounding this is a wide border of needlepoint lace with a Burano point design. The lace features small, intricate floral motifs. The lace border has a scalloped edge with a floral pattern. The handkerchief is set against a solid black background.

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892 × 900 px
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