Set of Two Handkerchiefs With Embroidered Lace Netting Inlays

Identifier

2023.MCV.09.021

Title

Set of Two Handkerchiefs With Embroidered Lace Netting Inlays

Creator

Unknown

Date

Unknown

Description

A set of two white handkerchiefs, each embroidered in pale blue thread with a Greco-Roman inspired woman dancing in water image. The embroidered image is offset by lace netting inlays sewn into the fabric of the handkerchiefs. The borders are finished with a buttonhole stitch, and there are lace eyelets accenting the borders. 

Contributor

Maria C. Vallejo

Type

Handkerchief

Rights Holder

George A. Leinonen

Measurements

Approx. 9" Square

Technique

Embroidery

Condition

Good

Citation

Unknown, “Set of Two Handkerchiefs With Embroidered Lace Netting Inlays,” Center for Knit and Crochet Digital Repository, accessed July 21, 2026, https://digital.centerforknitandcrochet.org/items/show/35407.

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