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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
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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.
ProvenanceDenman W. Ross Collection; Gift to the MFA, September 1, 1896