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Bobbin Lace (Chantilly) Shawl

Cleveland Museum of Art

The Bobbin Lace (Chantilly) Shawl by an unknown artist is a triangular shawl with a white background and intricate gray lace. The shawl has a wide top edge with a repeating pattern of small scallops and an ornate design featuring trees, flowers and foliage. The main body of the shawl displays hanging vertical elements resembling floral garlands. The edges of the shawl feature intricate lace borders with a leaf-like motif. The lace design includes curved lines and shapes forming a dense, interconnected pattern. The background of the image is plain white with a slight gray gradient around the edges.

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900 × 482 px
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