Handkerchief, Medium: linen Technique: embroidered, needle lace filling stitches, edged with bobbin lace, White handkerchief of fine cream white linen with border decorated with open work in diamond shapes, framing small designs in lace stitches; flower sprays and wheat above border. Edge is scalloped with oval-shaped forms framing open work and lace stitch details. Bobbin lace edge. Corners rounded. Large corner initial: '', Belgium or France, mid- 19th century, embroidery & stitching, Handkerchief

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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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