Band, Medium: linen Technique: needle lace (The tabs were worked on a 4-element braid. The 2 3/8 in. square grid of the band was created by two 4-element flat braids along the length connected by cords covered with figure-8 interlacing.), Border of square compartments with a narrow serpentine band running through the entire length. Piece edged by pendants., Italy, late 16th–early 17th century, lace, Band

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