Handkerchief Belgian late 19th century The outstanding quality of this bleached linen handkerchief is evident in both the plain-weave central area and the border made in the Binche bobbin lace technique. The warp and weft threads of the central section were spun remarkably thin, with a low Z twist. The fibers are perfectly aligned parallel to each other, contributing to the exceptional quality of this fabric. A stronger thread, created by plying two highly twisted threads, was used for the lace.

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Size: 3646px × 3818px
Photo credit: © MET/BOT / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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