Red Butterfly Vines Embroidered Lace Handkerchief

Identifier

2023.MCV.11.028

Title

Red Butterfly Vines Embroidered Lace Handkerchief

Creator

Unknown

Date

Unknown

Description

A handkerchief measuring approximately 11 inches square. The fabric center features a rusty-red floral print with mushrooms and gnomes on it, and the border is embroidery on a lace tulle netting. The embroidery features floral motifs and butterflies. The handkerchief matches item MCV.11.027, but features a different fabric center. The lace is severely discolored in several spots. 

Contributor

Maria C. Vallejo

Type

Handkerchief

Rights Holder

George A. Leinonen

Measurements

11" x 11"

Technique

Embroidery

Condition

Fair; severe discoloration on the lace

Citation

Unknown, “Red Butterfly Vines Embroidered Lace Handkerchief,” Center for Knit and Crochet Digital Repository, accessed June 19, 2026, https://digital.centerforknitandcrochet.org/items/show/35472.

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