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Must See Textile Show
by senwilson
at The Metropolitan Museum of Art
July 24th, 2012 - January 13th
Posted
8/16/12
The Metropolitan Museum's Ratti Center Textile Exhibit showcases a dozen or so exquisite lace pieces. Highlights include a cravat made for the wedding of Louis the XIV's grandson in the finest of French needle lace with a lavish hunting scheme featuring two children beneath a tree and a plethora of dogs hidden within lacy foliage.. One stunning piece is a border that has three dimensional flowers with layers of petals resembling Gros Point, but made during the late 19th century. Most Americ... [more]
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