Band

Unknownearly 17th century

Squares filled with floral shapes. Bordered on one side by an open pattern of ribbons and blossoms.

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Title: Band
Creator: Unknown
Date Created: early 17th century
Type: Band
Rights: Bequest of Richard Cranch Greenleaf in memory of his mother, Adeline Emma Greenleaf
Medium: Medium: linen Technique: grid of laid cords with needle lace (reticella style), edge of punto in aria
Viewing Notes: The tabs were worked on a five-element flat braid. The 1 and 3/4 inch squares of the band were created by two parallel five-element flat braids along the length connected by cords covered with figure-eight interlacing.-From Lace Exhibition, August 3 - November 7, 1982
Exhibitions: Cooper Union Museum, New York: "The Greenleaf Collection, Textile Arts from the 16th to early 19th century," 22 Jan. – 9 May 1964, p. 13, no. 106.
Dimensions: H x W: 48 x 9 cm (18 7/8 x 3 9/16 in.)

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