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Joined Towel Ends with Floral Motifs
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The tradition of stylized floral motifs in Russian lace originates in Flanders: Russian lace makers were inspired by the floral designs of tulips and carnations popular in Flemish lace.
Cleveland Museum of Art’s own descriptionCredit lineJoined Towel Ends with Floral Motifs, 1800s. Russia. Linen: needle lace (cutwork and drawnwork), straight (continuous) bobbin lace, (tape lace) edging; overall: 55.8 x 48.1 cm (21 15/16 x 18 15/16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of J. H. Wade, 1921.1135
