Handkerchief
1740-1760 (made)
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Handkerchief with a Valenciennes lace border from the 18th century and made up later. With a centre of fine lawn embroidered in one corner with the initials 'MX'. Bordering this is a half-inch strip of bobbin-made net to which the Valenciennes lace border has been attached. The lace has been very skillfully cut and joined at the four corners. It has a pattern of flowerheads and cartouches with various fillings, and a very slightly scalloped outer edge with picot edging. It is 2.75 inches deep (maximum).
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Embroidered lawn with bobbin-made net and lace |
| Brief description | Handkerchief of embroidered lawn with a Valenciennes lace border, made in Valenciennes, 1740-1760, and made up later in 19th century-20th century |
| Physical description | Handkerchief with a Valenciennes lace border from the 18th century and made up later. With a centre of fine lawn embroidered in one corner with the initials 'MX'. Bordering this is a half-inch strip of bobbin-made net to which the Valenciennes lace border has been attached. The lace has been very skillfully cut and joined at the four corners. It has a pattern of flowerheads and cartouches with various fillings, and a very slightly scalloped outer edge with picot edging. It is 2.75 inches deep (maximum). |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'MX' (Embroidered in one corner) |
| Credit line | Given by Lady Allen |
| Object history | Registered File number 1989/1582. From the Collection of Lady Robert Manners. |
| Production | Made up later in 19th century-20th century |
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| Accession number | T.296-1990 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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