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Reticella fragment
English
17th century
Object Place: England
Medium/Technique
Linen; needlelace, reticella
Dimensions
6.3 x 14.3 cm (2 1/2 x 5 5/8 in.); Legacy dimension: .14 x .066
Credit Line
Gift of Henry W. Bliss
Accession Number23.633
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionThe design consists of triangles small wheels and angular figures apparently intended to represent ladies. Very like 23.634 in workmanship. Probably cut from a sample.
Fragment of reticella, possibly from a sampler, repeating female figures.
Fragment of reticella, possibly from a sampler, repeating female figures.
ProvenanceFrom the Mrs. John Marshall Collection.