Band

Unknownlate 16th–early 17th century

Border of square compartments with a narrow serpentine band running through the entire length. Piece edged by pendants.

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Title: Band
Creator: Unknown
Date Created: late 16th–early 17th century
Type: Band
Rights: Bequest of Richard Cranch Greenleaf in memory of his mother, Adeline Emma Greenleaf
Medium: Medium: linen Technique: needle lace (The tabs were worked on a 4-element braid. The 2 3/8 in. square grid of the band was created by two 4-element flat braids along the length connected by cords covered with figure-8 interlacing.)
Viewing Notes: The curving vine is made up of two different square units, each in two positions.-From Lace Exhibition, August 3 - November 7, 1982
Provenance: ex-collection: Frances Morris
Exhibitions: Cooper Union Museum: "The Greenleaf Collection, Textile Arts from 16th to early 19th century," 22 Jan. – 9 May 1964, p. 13, no. 115.Lace Exhibition, August 3 – November 7, 1982.
Dimensions: H x W: 59 x 13 cm (23 1/4 x 5 1/8 in.)Repeat H: 24.1 cm (9 1/2 in.)

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