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Lace valence
Spanish
18th century
Medium/Technique
Weaving
Dimensions
78 x 230 cm (30 11/16 x 90 9/16 in.); Legacy dimension: 2.30 x .78
Credit Line
Otis Norcross Fund
Accession Number08.439
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CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionAltar-frontal (?) On the bottom of the piece of heavy white linen is sewed a deep border of hand woven lace, made in imitation of drawn-work, (punto tirato). The design is of stags, with branching horns, face to face, and separated by a vase of flowers. Below is a heavy fringe and tassels.