Stole — Burano Lace School — ca. 1900

Long stole of needlepoint lace worked in linen thread and decorated with a design of irises and lilies of the valley. The design is worked in needle lace stitches with couched thread round the edges and heightening details on a light mesh ground. The runner has a border all round with irises and lilies of the valley. The central area is powered with small sprigs of the same flowers. Possibly a table runner.