Altar cloth, Medium: linen Technique: patchwork of techniques, including needlework on knotted net; bobbin and needle lace, Long rectangular altar cloth of embroidered net squares arranged in two rows. The two alternating motifs are a diamond within a square and a cross within a square. Each square has areas of plain weave cutwork with needle lace fillings and is edged by a band of bobbin lace. Both side and front edges have a band of bobbin lace with knotted tassels in between each scallop., Europe, late 19th century, lace, Altar cloth

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Size: 5421px × 6000px
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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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