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The tradition of stylized floral motifs in Russian lace originates in Flanders: Russian lace makers were inspired by the floral designs of tulips and carnations popular in Flemish lace.
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102490
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Joined Towel Ends with Floral Motifs
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102490
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Joined Towel Ends with Floral Motifs
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The tradition of stylized floral motifs in Russian lace originates in Flanders: Russian lace makers were inspired by the floral designs of tulips and carnations popular in Flemish lace.
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1800s
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en
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Q79501806
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Lace
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Overall: 55.8 x 48.1 cm (21 15/16 x 18 15/16 in.)
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Russia
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1921.1135
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Linen: needle lace (cutwork and drawnwork), straight (continuous) bobbin lace, (tape lace) edging
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Joined Towel Ends with Floral Motifs, 1800s. Russia. Linen: needle lace (cutwork and drawnwork), straight (continuous) bobbin lace, (tape lace) edging; overall: 55.8 x 48.1 cm (21 15/16 x 18 15/16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of J. H. Wade, 1921.1135
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T - Lace
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The demand for Russian lace grew rapidly after it was first displayed at the 1873 World Fair in Vienna.
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Gift of J. H. Wade
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2026-05-29 05:31:55.979000
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102490
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Textiles
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T - Lace
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Linen: needle lace (cutwork and drawnwork), straight (continuous) bobbin lace, (tape lace) edging
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