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MATS

Creator(s): Olga Asta (Maker)

Currently in storage


About this object

A luncheon set made in point venise lace, consisting of a runner, mats and napkins. The mats have a scalloped lace border with elaborate lacework on the corners. Along the sides are small inserts of lace. The inside has a rectangular design with one curved bump along each side and a smaller one on each edge. Around this design is elaborate lace both outside and inside. There is a flat Venise style small floral design with open areas of Burano mesh.

Object name:
MATS
Made from:
Lace -- linen
Made in:
Venice, Italy
Date made:
20th c.
Size:
43.2 × 30.5 cm (17 × 12 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
45.64.2-13
Class:
TEXTILE
Signature marks:
Credit line:
Gift of Mrs. Augustus Riggs, 1974