Lace Fragment
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Lace Fragment

TitleLace Fragment
Date1560–99 16th century
MediumNeedle lace (Punto in aria) insertion and edging
ClassificationLace
OriginItaly, Venice Italy
Holding institutionThe Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit lineLace Fragment, 1560–99. Italy, Venice. Needle lace (Punto in aria) insertion and edging; average: 10.5 x 48 cm (4 1/8 x 18 7/8 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of J. H. Wade, 1920.1238
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Lace Fragment” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 1560–99. It is executed in needle lace (punto in aria) insertion and edging and classified as lace. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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