Fragment

16th century

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
New York, United States

Linen ground with surface divided into squares. Square of needle lace alternates with square of plain linen. Each needle lace square encloses four spool-like motifs grouped around small central square.

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Title: Fragment
Date Created: 16th century
Location Created: Italy
Original Source: See this work of art on the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum website
Medium: Medium: linen Technique: Grid of withdrawn element with needle lace, reticella style, plain weave

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

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