Wide border of two rows of squares bordered at one side by pendants. Squares and pendants filled by circular blossoms.
Details
Title: Border
Creator: Unknown
Date Created: late 16th–early 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 punto in aria
Viewing Notes: The 3/4 of an inch square grid was created by six parallel five-element flat braids along the length crossed 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 the 16th to early 19th century," 22 Jan. – 9 May 1964, p. 12, no. 73.
Dimensions: H x W: 13.3 x 45.5 cm (5 1/4 x 17 15/16 in.)
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