Needlepoint (Cutwork) and Bobbin Lace Cloth

Cleveland Museum of Art

Rectangular cloth with a large central off-white section, surrounded by intricate off-white lace border on a black background. The central section appears to be a plain off-white fabric with some wrinkles. The lace border consists of multiple layers of patterns with floral and geometric designs. The outermost layer of lace features a repeating pattern of pointed shapes resembling leaves or flowers. The inner layers of lace have more intricate designs, including circles, diamonds, and curved shapes. The lace is made up of a combination of cutwork and bobbin lace techniques. The overall design is symmetrical, with identical patterns on all four sides. The color of the lace and central fabric is off-white or cream. The background is solid black. The title of the piece is "Needlepoint (Cutwork) and Bobbin Lace Cloth".