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Lace

Greek or Adriatic
late 16th century

Medium/Technique Reticella point lace
Dimensions 9 x 73 cm (3 9/16 x 28 3/4 in.); Legacy dimension: .73 x .09
Credit Line Bequest of James William Paige
Accession Number95.984
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ClassificationsTextiles

DescriptionDesign of squares made up of small squares, animal (?) in middle alternating with other squares which are divided into four squares by two bands of punto stuoia. These spaces are filled with circles from which radiate eight bars. See note on T.2289.