“Handkerchief” by France (needlework) and Belgium (lace border) (Probably 1860s) is a public-domain (CC0) artwork, free to view, download and reuse for any purpose. It is catalogued from the open collection of Art Institute of Chicago.

Handkerchief

Handkerchief

TitleHandkerchief
ArtistFrance (needlework) and Belgium (lace border)
DateProbably 1860s 19th century
MediumLinen, plain weave; cut work in needle lace filling; embroidered with cotton in back, buttonhole, eyelet, padded overcast, and padded satin stitches; edged with cotton, bobbin straight lace of a type known as "Valenciennes"
Classificationtextile
OriginFrance France
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineGift of Mrs. William J. Calhoun through The Antiquarian Society
RightsPublic domain (CC0)

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“Handkerchief” is a work by France (needlework) and Belgium (lace border), dated Probably 1860s. It is executed in linen, plain weave; cut work in needle lace filling; embroidered with cotton in back, buttonhole, eyelet, padded overcast, and padded satin stitches; edged with cotton, bobbin straight lace of a type known as "valenciennes" and classified as textile. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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Updated 2026-09-06