Cutwork and Lacis Panel With Animal Figures

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Object Details

maker

unknown

Description

This panel consists of 42 alternate squares of cutwork and lacis, edged with a border of needlepoint lace. The knotted filet net is embroidered with motifs like an elephant, a goddess, a horse, a hunter, and a dragon, among others. The woven cutwork squares are embellished with geometric needlepoint insertions and surface embroidery. It was probably made in Spain or Italy in the early 17th Century.

Location

Currently not on view

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Annie-May Hegeman by Mrs. H. K. Porter, 1915

date made

1580-1620

ID Number

TE.L7652

catalog number

L7652

accession number

58000

Object Name

lace

lace, panel

Object Type

lace

Physical Description

linen (overall material)

filet, lacis (alternating square production method/technique)

cutwork and needle lace (alternating squares production method/technique)

Measurements

overall: 51 1/2 in x 44 in; 130.81 cm x 111.76 cm

place made

Italy

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Lace

Textiles

Domestic Furnishings

Data Source

National Museum of American History

general subject association