Joined Towel Ends with Floral Motifs
Unknown Artist
19th century
Medium
cutwork and drawnwork: linen; straight (continuous) bobbin lace (tape lace) edging
Dimensions
55.8 × 48.1 cm
Classification
Lace
Department
Textiles
Museum
Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit
Gift of J. H. Wade
Accession Number
1921.1135
About this artwork
The tradition of stylized floral motifs in Russian lace originates in Flanders: Russian lace makers were inspired by the floral designs of tulips and carnations popular in Flemish lace.