Border

Unknownearly 17th century

Wide border of elaborate geometric pattern showing alternating circular motifs and X-shapes. Framed at top by rectangles and at bottom by pendants.

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Title: Border
Creator: Unknown
Date Created: early 17th century
Type: Border
Rights: Bequest of Richard Cranch Greenleaf in memory of his mother, Adeline Emma Greenleaf
Medium: Medium: linen Technique: bobbin lace, continuous braid-like
Viewing Notes: The two sections are sewn to a sheer open-spun linen plain weave tape decorated with a 3/8 of an inch wide band of Deflected Element Work. This tape is a rare survival of the extraordinarily fine yarn and woven fabric for which the Low Countries were famous.-From Lace Exhibition, August 3 - November 7, 1982
Provenance: ex-collection: Frances Morris
Exhibitions: CUM: "The Greenleaf Collection, Textile Arts from 16th to 19th century," 22 Jan. to 9 May 1964, p. 19, no. 262.
Dimensions: H x W: 44.3 x 15.9 cm (17 7/16 x 6 1/4 in.)

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