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Handkerchiefearly 20th century

Not on view
Square lace handkerchief in ivory-white thread with concentric floral embroidery bands, plain linen insets, and a scalloped outer edge
Handkerchief of fine white linen with needle lace border featuring scrolling floral and foliate motifs on a fine net ground, scalloped edge, and an embroidered floral monogram at the upper right corner.

Unknown, Handkerchief, early 20th century, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Anita S. Watson, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Title
Handkerchief
Place Made
Belgium, Mechlin
Date Made
early 20th century
Medium
Linen plain weave with cotton embroidery and cotton bobbin lace
Dimensions
13 5/8 × 14 1/8 in. (34.61 × 35.88 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Anita S. Watson
Accession Number
M.83.189.78
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles

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