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Lace Insertion and Edging
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This piece of lace, featuring doves and dromedaries, was created without a model and "a tutte coppie," meaning the ground and design was worked at the same time, rather than separately and then later combined.
| Artist / Maker | Italy, Abruzzi, Pescocostanzo(?) |
|---|---|
| Date | 1600s–1700s |
| Culture / Origin | Italy, Abruzzi, Pescocostanzo(?) |
| Medium | Bobbin lace |
| Dimensions | Average: 8 x 32.7 cm (3 1/8 x 12 7/8 in.) |
| Department | Textiles |
| Type | Lace |
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Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
Condition
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