Set of Three Handkerchiefs Embroidered with Butterflies

Identifier

2023.MCV.09.019

Title

Set of Three Handkerchiefs Embroidered with Butterflies

Creator

Unknown

Date

Unknown

Description

A set of three white handkerchiefs, each embroidered with a lace butterfly flanked by flowers in the corner. The butterflies and flowers have lace eyelets on the wings and petals. The edges are finished with a buttonhole scallop embroidery stitch. 

Contributor

Maria C. Vallejo

Type

Handkerchief

Rights Holder

George A. Leinonen

Measurements

N/A

Technique

Embroidery

Condition

Good

Citation

Unknown, “Set of Three Handkerchiefs Embroidered with Butterflies,” Center for Knit and Crochet Digital Repository, accessed July 21, 2026, https://digital.centerforknitandcrochet.org/items/show/35405.

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