Strip of Needlepoint Lace with a Man Holding a Sceptre Between Two Crowns, anonymous, c. 1685 - c. 1695
Lace was most opulent within the Catholic Church and was widely used precisely because of the power, wealth, and prestige attached to the material. It was found in garments worn by different male clergy members to altar decorations and other objects. This strip of lace stands out due to its large size.