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Bobbin lace
Italian
18th century
Medium/Technique
Bobbin; lace
Dimensions
20.5 x 60 cm (8 1/16 x 23 5/8 in.); Legacy dimension: .60 x .205 including fringe
Credit Line
Bequest of Mrs. Arthur Croft—The Gardner Brewer Collection
Accession Number01.4976
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionMerletto a fuselli. Made for the end of a towel. The threads that form the heavy evenly braided réseau run through the design also. On two edges is an imitation of drawn-work, in the middle a waving stem with flowers and leaves. The fringe is made on the pillow. See note on 01.4976.