Bertha

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Bertha by Gaetano Circular piece of cream-colored lace with intricate floral pattern. The lace features a repeating design with flowers, leaves, and hearts. There are areas with more densely packed patterns and areas with more open spaces. The edges have a scalloped design. The lace appears to be made of a delicate material, possibly silk or cotton, and has a light beige or cream color. The background of the image is dark gray or black. The lace is positioned flat on the background. A small piece of lace extends to the side, possibly a tie or fastener.