Border

Unknown1550–1600

A row of intertwining hexagons enclose alternating male and female figures. Geometric edging on three sides.

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Title: Border
Creator: Unknown
Date Created: 1550–1600
Type: Border
Rights: Bequest of Richard Cranch Greenleaf in memory of his mother, Adeline Emma Greenleaf
Medium: Medium: linen Technique: withdrawn element work with needle lace, bobbin lace edging
Viewing Notes: The square grid in this lace, the foundation for needle-made looping, is what is left after removing sections of warp and weft from a woven fabric. This technique- withdrawn element work- was variously known as "punto tagliato," "punto fili e rimessi" and "fil disfilato" in 16th century Italy.-From Lace Exhibition, August 3 - November 7, 1982
Provenance: ex-collection: Baroness Kisch
Exhibitions: C.U.M., "The Greenleaf Collection, Textile Arts from the 16th to early 19th century," 22 Jan. – 9 May 1964, p. 12, no. 67
Dimensions: H x W: 18.5 x 132.5 cm (7 5/16 x 52 3/16 in.)
Bibliography: Reprod.: Antiques, Vol. LXXXII, No. 2, p. 177, fig. 2, "Two Centuries of Needle Lace,: by Christa C. Mayer

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