19th Century Handkerchief

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19th century handkerchief

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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