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Lace fragment
Italian
16th century
Object Place: Italy
Medium/Technique
Silk, plain weave embroidered with linen and gold thread with weaving and satin stitches
Dimensions
Overall: 69.5 x 67.5 cm (27 3/8 x 26 9/16 in.)
Credit Line
Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number96.57
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionFragment, either used on furnishing or on costume, made of plain weave embroidered with a reticella geometrical design. On each side of the design is a curved embroidery motive done in gold thread and blue, green and pinkish silk thread.
Thepiece is edged with bobbin lace made of gold thread and green and blue silk.
Thepiece is edged with bobbin lace made of gold thread and green and blue silk.
ProvenanceDenman W. Ross Collection; Gift to the MFA, September 1, 1896