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Cloth with Border of Crowned Double-Headed Eagles with Various Emblems, Birds, and Other Animals
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A range of techniques were used to create textural variation in this lace cloth: <em>buratto</em>, bobbin, and crochet. Figural motifs appear within the inserted buratto bands. Different birds, with crosses visible on their chests, crowned double-headed eagles, and feline figures facing a vessel may allude to the heraldic symbols of a particular family.
| Artist / Maker | Italy |
|---|---|
| Date | 1800s |
| Culture / Origin | Italy |
| Medium | Bleached linen (est.): needle lace, burato (twined ground and darned in two directions), bobbin lace insert and edging, and crochet insert |
| Dimensions | Overall: 62.4 x 132.3 cm (24 9/16 x 52 1/16 in.) |
| Department | Textiles |
| Type | Lace |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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