Lace Edging
https://clevelandart.org/art/1933.304
The IHS symbol can be seen in this piece of lace. It is a monogram representing the first three letters of Jesus’s name in Greek: iota, eta, and sigma. It serves as a visual abbreviation of Jesus Christ and is often found on ecclesiastical textiles.
Artifact
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114019
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en
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import
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accession
1933.304
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Source image fields (4)
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Terms
Culture
Italy, Milan
Technique
Linen: bobbin lace design on mesh ground
Genre
Lace
Department
Textiles
Relations
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