Border (Italy, 1575/1625)
Italy
Linen, three bands of needle lace; edged; with center band and edging worked on a plain weave cut and drawn thread work grid; embroidered in hem, and overcast stitches
14.8 × 123.4 cm (5 7/8 × 48 5/8 in.)
Top and bottom border height:1.5 cm (5/8 in.)
Repeat: 3.3 cm (1 1/8 in.)
Top and bottom insert height: 4.4 cm (1 3/4 in.)
Repeat: 26.5 cm 26.7 cm (10 1/2 in.)
Center insert height: 3.1 cm (1 1/4 in.)
Repeat: 2.5 cm (1 in.)
