19th Century Handkerchief
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19th Century Handkerchief
NDS Number
NDS 1281
Needlework Date
n.d. 19th C
Needlework Category
Samplers/education
Dimensions
46 X 44
Place Made
Great Britain
Physical Description
Lady’s handkerchief of fine white lawn, embroidered with white. Stitches used include padded Satin, Seeding, Tailing and Lace Stitch Fillings. The design of formalized leaves and flowers is typical of the late 19th Century. Notice the elaborately decorated initials in one corner.
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