England, Midland Counties

Handkerchief

1840s
Linen, plain weave; pulled thread work embroidered with cotton in back, buttonhole, double and overcast stitches; embroidered with cotton in back, eyelet, padded overcast and padded satin stitches; French knots; edged with cotton, bobbin straight lace
57.2 × 56.2 cm (22.5 × 22.1 in)

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