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Towel End

1780–99 · cotton or linen (est.); straight (continuous) bobbin lace (Vologda tape lace); the tape forms figural or plant motifs outlined with gimp (heavy cord); polychrome plaited ground links the tape; applied silk (est.) ribbon

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Credit lineTowel End, 1780–99. Russia. Cotton or linen (est.); straight (continuous) bobbin lace (Vologda tape lace); the tape forms figural or plant motifs outlined with gimp (heavy cord); polychrome plaited ground links the tape; applied silk (est.) ribbon; overall: 25.8 x 84.5 cm (10 3/16 x 33 1/4 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of J. H. Wade, 1921.597

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