Probably Belgium

Handkerchief

1850/75
Linen, plain weave; embroidered in padded overcast and padded satin stitches; edged with mixed lace known as "Brussels application lace:" bobbin lace applied to machine-made net
52.2 × 50.9 cm (20.6 × 20 in)

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