Altar Cover (Italy), 17th century (CH 18391401)
Summary
A shaped linen cover in plain white which has a wide border of filet lace in an elaborate, fantastic design of curving vines and flowers with a winged, four-footed beast. Edged with scalloped bobbin lace. The border is backed with course, modern net to protect it.
Tags
Date
1650
Source
Cooper–Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
Copyright info
Public Domain