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Reticella lace towel
Italian
16th century (design), 17th century (work)
Medium/Technique
Linen plain weave with needle lace inserts and trim
Dimensions
72 x 162 cm (28 3/8 x 63 3/4 in.); Legacy dimension: 1.62 x .72
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. George Linder
Accession Number07.855
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionInserted in each end of a linen towel is a strip of reticella. Borders of small points on the sides and deep ones on the ends. The reticella is exquisite in design and execution. The bands of braid that form the foundation suggest that the workmanship is of later date than the design.
Provenance1907, gift of Mary Frances Farlow (Mrs. George) Linder (b. 1846 - d. 1922), Brookline, MA, to the MFA. (Accession Date: December 11, 1907)