Italian, Venice
Lace Border for a Corporal, 1675-1725
Linen, needle lace , 68.9 x 66.5 x 15.2 cm (27 1/8 x 26 3/16 x 6 in.)
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This corporal is a square piece linen that has a scalloped bordered of needle lace. This corporal, upon which a chalice is placed, was used during a Catholic Mass. The scalloped lace border is comprised of identical oval-shaped pieces of linen that depict a kneeling human figure above the head of a winged angel. There are floral, leaf, and scroll-like motifs throughout.
Veronese Room
Commentary
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