Lace

Italy

17th century

  • Titles Lace (Descriptive)
  • Medium linen
  • Dimensions 27 3/4 x 5 1/2 in. (70.5 x 14 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Coleman Cooper in memory of his mother, Olive Bryan Cooper, 1984.195.4
  • Work Type lace
  • Classification Needlework

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