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A sheer white linen handkerchief
French
19th century
Object Place: France
Medium/Technique
Linen with cotton embroidery and Hemstitch
Dimensions
40 x 40 cm (15 3/4 x 15 3/4 in. )
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Henry Lyman
Accession Number50.3411
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionA sheer white linen handkerchief, hemstitched border, in each corner a curved flower filled bridge, beneath bridge a powder of minute leaves, same minute leaves embroidered with white linen thread in variety of stitches including a few lace stitches, originally edged with lace, only stitch marks remain; several small breaks and holes.