Lace Towel End (c. 1700s–1800s)
cotton or linen (est.) straight (continuous) bobbin lace (Vologda tape lace). The tape forms figural or plant motifs outlined with gimp (heavy cord) with a monochrome plaited ground (metal thread or linen (est.) linking the tape; applied silk (est.) and metal thread ribbon
Overall: 35.5 x 46 cm (14 x 18 1/8 in.)
