Blue Rectangle Embroidered Handkerchief

Identifier

2023.MCV.11.011

Title

Blue Rectangle Embroidered Handkerchief

Creator

Unknown

Date

Unknown

Description

A linen handkerchief measuring approximately 10.5 inches square. The bottom-left corner of the handkerchief features a embroidered lace creating the shape of two rectangles, one vertical and one horizontal. The squares have been colored two different shades of blue. The blue does not appear on the verso, indicating that it was not dyed. There are two blue french knots embroidered near the rectangles, and the border includes some simple embroidered lace eyelets. There is a small tear in the lower left corner. 

Contributor

Maria C. Vallejo

Type

Handkerchief

Rights Holder

George A. Leinonen

Measurements

10.5" x 10.5"

Technique

Embroidery

Condition

Good; a small tear on the bottom left corner

Citation

Unknown, “Blue Rectangle Embroidered Handkerchief,” Center for Knit and Crochet Digital Repository, accessed July 19, 2026, https://digital.centerforknitandcrochet.org/items/show/35438.

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