Border
Unknown Artist
17th century
Medium
Embroidered net, buratto, punto à rammendo
Dimensions
L. 14 1/4 x W. 5 1/4 inches 36.2 x 13.3 cm
Classification
Textiles-Laces
Culture
German
Department
European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Rogers Fund, 1909
Accession Number
09.50.3185
Art Historical Context
This delicate 17th-century lace border, crafted by an unknown German artist, exemplifies the exquisite textile arts of Baroque Europe. Measuring just 14¼ x 5¼ inches, it was likely designed for adorning garments like cuffs, collars, or ecclesiastical vestments, where such fine lace signified wealth and refinement. Acquired through the Rogers Fund in 1909, it now graces the Metropolitan Museum of Art's European Sculpture and Decorative Arts collection, highlighting Germany's contributions to lace-making traditions. The border's medium—embroidered net using *buratto* and *punto a rammendo* tech...