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Buratto lace
Spanish
17th century
Medium/Technique
Point lace
Dimensions
42 x 164 cm (16 9/16 x 64 9/16 in.); Legacy dimension: 1.64 x .42
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. George Linder
Accession Number03.1338
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionThe design of the main strip is outlined with a heavy cord. This is one half of a long piece of buratto, the other half of which is owned by Mrs. Linder's daughter, Mrs. Godwin. They are exact duplicates with the exception of the figure with hands raised. Lacis or punto a magli, twisted net, Byzantine.