Handkerchief
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Handkerchief

TitleHandkerchief
Date1800s 19th century
MediumPlain weave cotton (est.): needle lace (drawnwork) and linen embroidery
ClassificationEmbroidery
OriginMadeira Madeira
Holding institutionThe Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit lineHandkerchief, 1800s. Madeira. Plain weave cotton (est.): needle lace (drawnwork) and linen embroidery; average: 34.9 x 34.9 cm (13 3/4 x 13 3/4 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Mrs. James A. King, 1927.24
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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