Object details
Accession number
T25bai9
Primary Creator
Italian
Full title
Lace Panel
Creation Date
19th century
Description
Birds, landscape, Animals
Provenance
Entered Isabella Stewart Gardner's collection at an unknown date.
Dimensions
41.9 x 16.5 cm (16 1/2 x 6 1/2 in.)
Display Media
Drawnwork lace
Web Commentary
This playful Italian drawnwork lace panel rests in one of the Veronese Room lace cases. Drawnwork is created through removing the warp and weft threads from an even-weave piece of fabric. By removing the threads, lacemakers are able to create intricate patterns and shapes.
Permanent Gallery Location
Veronese Room
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