Italian, Sicily
Lace Curtain, 1575-1625
Linen tabby, drawnwork, 190 x 101.6 cm (74 13/16 x 40 in.)
This lace curtain is made of Linen tabby and has drawnwork horizontal patterns that alternate and include wavy vine-like motifs interspersed with flowers and lizards. This curtain can be oriented either way horizontally. Each pattern row has a small border above and below it.
Veronese Room
Commentary
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