Strip
Unknown Artist
16th century
Medium
Bobbin lace
Dimensions
3/4 x 7 inches (1.9 x 17.8 cm)
Classification
Textiles-Laces
Culture
Italian
Department
European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Rogers Fund, 1920
Accession Number
20.186.44
Art Historical Context
This exquisite *Strip* of bobbin lace, crafted in 16th-century Italy, exemplifies the Renaissance mastery of textile arts. Measuring just 3/4 x 7 inches (1.9 x 17.8 cm), this narrow band from an unknown artist's hand was likely used as an edging for garments, collars, or furnishings. Acquired through the Rogers Fund in 1920, it now graces the Metropolitan Museum of Art Department of European Sculpture and Decor Arts, highlighting Italy's pivotal role in early lace production. Bobbin lace, a technique that emerged in Europe during the 16th century, involves twisting and intertwining multiple t...