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A square handkerchief
French
19th century
Object Place: France
Medium/Technique
Linen, embroidery
Dimensions
47.5 x 46.5 cm (18 11/16 x 18 5/16 in. )
Credit Line
Gift of Miss Gertrude Townsend
Accession Number49.274
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionA sheer white linen square handkerchief with line of hemstitching near outer edge, outer edge finely scalloped, in each corner an arrangement of stylized blossoms and berries on slender curling stems spreading out to meet each other at center of sides of handkerchief, in one corner initials: AM. Embroidery worked with white linen thread in great variety of stitches including some drawn-work; several brown stains and minute holes.