Lace

France

17th century

  • Titles Lace (Descriptive)
  • Medium linen
  • Dimensions 21 1/2 × 6 3/4 in. (54.6 × 17.1 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Eleanor Lee Brakefield, 1984.127.16
  • Work Type lace
  • Classification Needlework

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