Handkerchief

CultureBelgian

Datelate 19th century

MediumCotton

DimensionsOverall: 13 3/4 × 14 1/4 inches (34.93 × 36.2 cm)

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Etta Victoria Norton

Object number52-24/2

On View

Not on view

Collections

Architecture, Design and Decorative Arts

Terms

DescriptionHand-made, needle-point lace. Sheer linen handkerchief with broad (1-7/8" w.) edging at sides and corners (4-1/2" h) of Rose Point lace. Pattern of roses and other flowers, leaves, budded sprigs, chains, and medallions. Three leaves and floral oval at each corner. Elaborate and delicate á jours. Tiny annuli scattered about over hexagonal mesh réseau.

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