Lace

Brussels, Belgium

17th century

  • Titles Lace (Descriptive)
  • Medium lace
  • Dimensions 36 × 2 1/2 in. (91.4 × 6.4 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Rosalie Joseph Leventritt in memory of her mother Jennie Marx Joseph, 1955.9.50
  • Work Type lace
  • Classification Needlework

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