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Written by: Isabella MoreauContributing Writer · Furniture & Decorative Arts
Carpets & Textiles · Catalogue no. 35072
France, AlençonLace Edging
StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byCleveland Museum of Art
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With its flowing ribbon and garland pattern, this lace edging is from the late Louis 15th period or early Louis 16th period.
| Artist / Maker | France, Alençon |
|---|---|
| Date | 1740–60 |
| Culture / Origin | France, Alençon |
| Medium | Needle lace (Point d'Alençon) |
| Dimensions | Average: 8 x 179.1 cm (3 1/8 x 70 1/2 in.) |
| Department | Textiles |
| Type | Lace |
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