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HANDKERCHIEF

Creator(s): Unknown

Currently in storage


About this object

A square handkerchief made of muslin. It is decorated with a Duchesse bobbin lace edging that resembles a series of arches filled with a circle. There are needle lace insertions in the corners that are elaborate circles with a tied bouquet at the bottom.

Object name:
HANDKERCHIEF
Made from:
Muslin -- lace
Made in:
UNKNOWN
Date made:
1905
Size:
30.5 x 31.8 cm (12 x 12 1/2 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
45.161
Class:
LACE
Signature marks:
NAME in corner: Close
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973