Philippines

Handkerchief

1860s/80s
Pineapple fiber, plain weave; pulled thread work in back, buttonhole, cloth, cross, darning, double running, feather, four-sided, herringbone, Indian drawn ground, overcast, Roumanian, single faggot and double stitches; couching and darned points and wheels; embroidered with cotton in back, buttonhole, double running, overcast, satin, padded satin, and single satin stitches; French knots
45.7 × 44.7 cm (18 × 17.6 in)

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