Embroidered Lace Squares Handkerchief

Identifier

2023.MCV.11.008

Title

Embroidered Lace Squares Handkerchief

Creator

Unknown

Date

Unknown

Description

A linen handkerchief measuring approximately 11 inches square. The handkerchief is solid with four embroidered lace squares, one in each corner. The lace depicts three graduated layers of a square, and a fourth border along two sides of each square. There are some small flowers embroidered by the squares. There is some light discoloration on the upper left-hand square. 

Contributor

Maria C. Vallejo

Type

Handkerchief

Rights Holder

George A. Leinonen

Measurements

11" x 11"

Technique

Embroidery

Condition

Good; some discoloration on upper left-hand side.

Citation

Unknown, “Embroidered Lace Squares Handkerchief,” Center for Knit and Crochet Digital Repository, accessed June 15, 2026, https://digital.centerforknitandcrochet.org/items/show/35431.

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