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HANDKERCHIEF

Creator(s): Unknown

On view in: Marjorie Post's Closets


About this object

A square white handkerchief made of an octagonal piece of muslin in the center and a border of lace. In one corner of the muslin is the monogram Close. Surrounding the center is Honiton bobbin lace. The lace design is a series of circles that resemble roses.

Object name:
HANDKERCHIEF
Made from:
Muslin
Made in:
England
Date made:
1905
Size:
29.2 x 29.2 cm (11 1/2 x 11 1/2 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
45.147
Class:
LACE
Signature marks:
inscription Close In one corner of the hanky This is done in embroidery.
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973