Venetian, 17th century

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Plate XLV. PART OF A FLOUNCE OF NEEDLE-POINT, CALLED ROSE-POINT, OR POINT DE VENISE

(PUNTO TAGLIATO A FOLIAMI)

A splendid scroll occurs in the pattern here shown which is rich with conventional flowers and double brides picotées

17 in. × 9½ in.

Venetian, 17th century