Border

Unknown17th century

Border of small squares filled with rosettes and edged on one side by Venetian bobbin lace.

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Title: Border
Creator: Unknown
Date Created: 17th century
Type: Border
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 bobbin lace in discontinuous tape
Viewing Notes: The 1 and 1/4 inch squares of the band were created by two parallel cords along the length connected by cords covered with figure-eight interlacing. -From Lace Exhibition, August 3 - November 7, 1982
Exhibitions: Cooper Union Museum: "The Greenleaf Collection, Textile Arts from 16th to early 19th century," 22 Jan. – 9 May 1964, p. 13, no. 111.
Dimensions: H x W: 41.5 x 7.3 cm (16 5/16 x 2 7/8 in.)

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