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Strip of Embroidered Lace

Strip of embroidered lace, late 16th century, Italy. Strip of embroidered lace, late 16th century, Italy. Courtesy Rijksmuseum Amsterdam, acc. no. BK-14274.

The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam houses a linen strip of embroidered lace that dates to the late sixteenth century and derives from Italy. The scalopped edge is made of punto in aria needle lace. The strip is 60 cm long.

Rijksmuseum Amsterdam online catalogue (retrieved 14 September 2016).

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