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Handkerchief

A work made of linen, plain weave; edged with cotton and linen, mixed lace known as "brussels application lace:" bobbin and needle laces applied to machine-made net.
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  • A work made of linen, plain weave; edged with cotton and linen, mixed lace known as "brussels application lace:" bobbin and needle laces applied to machine-made net.

Date:

1850/75

Artist:

Belgium

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Textiles

Title

Handkerchief

Place

Belgium (Object made in)

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Made 1850–1875

Medium

Linen, plain weave; edged with cotton and linen, mixed lace known as "Brussels application lace:" bobbin and needle laces applied to machine-made net

Dimensions

37 × 37.8 cm (14 1/2 × 14 7/8 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. William Bentley Walker

Reference Number

1929.786

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