Handkerchief
19th century (made)
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Muslin handkerchief with a broad border of Honiton Guipure lace. In each corner there is a formalised rose with three leaves. The rest of the border is filled with formal flowers and leaves symmetrically arranged. Each side of the handkerchief has the same design. There is also a border all round the edge of formal semi-circular flowers and leaves.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Lace trimmed cotton |
| Brief description | Lace trimmed handkerchief, Honiton, England, 19th century. |
| Physical description | Muslin handkerchief with a broad border of Honiton Guipure lace. In each corner there is a formalised rose with three leaves. The rest of the border is filled with formal flowers and leaves symmetrically arranged. Each side of the handkerchief has the same design. There is also a border all round the edge of formal semi-circular flowers and leaves. |
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| Credit line | Bequeathed by the Trust of Mrs S.B.P. Lawrie |
| Object history | Registered File number 1962/2172 |
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| Accession number | T.12-1963 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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