Fragment (of a Band?) with Floral Pattern
Unknown Artist
16th century
Medium
needle lace, filet/lacis (knotted ground and darned in two directions); bleached linen (est.)
Dimensions
10.7 × 15.4 cm
Classification
Lace
Department
Textiles
Museum
Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit
Gift of J. H. Wade
Accession Number
1920.1128
About this artwork
Lace was often used in large quantities to produce opulent effects of light and contrasting texture. Bands of this width may have originally adorned a woman’s skirt or petticoat, heightening the design and overall impact with its rich floral pattern.