CIRCA 17THC.VENETIAN GROS POINT LACE COLLAR.Fine Venetian Gros Point lace with exuberant raised scrollwork on the flowers and leaves. Possibly made into a collar at a later date, lace like this was never discarded because it was considered so precious,lace pieces were usually made into other items and preserved over the centuries. Measuring apprx. almost 43" by 4 1/2". In good condition, a few openings.Lace is part of a museum deaccession. (Item #AL345)
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