Strip of mixed lace with a broad spiral, Strip of natural-colored mixed lace - mezzo-punto - with a spun or woven ribbon and a needle-edging base. On a mesh ground (needle side) is a pattern that consists of broad, curling stems with exotic flowers. The contours of the flowers and stems consist of cloned or woven ribbons. Various decorative grounds (needle lace) are used within the contours. A clasped beaded border serves as a finishing along the outside, with the exception of one long side that is finished with a straight clasped band., anonymous, Milaan (possibly), c. 1690 - c. 1699, linen (
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Photo credit: © Gibon Art / Alamy / Afripics
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