England or France

Handkerchief

18th century

Linen, plain weave; embroidered in cotton and linen yarns; pulled threadwork in interlocking lace, overcast, herringbone, and single faggot stitches; cut and drawn work in buttonhole, Italian hem, open chain and twisted button hole stitches; with areas of padding and inserts of twist net; embroidered in back, buttonhole, detached overcast, double running, eyelet hole, flame, open chain, padded satin, Roumanian, running, satin, sheaf filling, and stem filling stitches; laid work; couching

62.5 × 60.7 cm (24.6 × 23.9 in)