Handkerchief
1830-1869 (made)
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Handkerchief of embroidered white muslin with hair in two shades of brown in chain stitch. In the centre is the monogram 'CLO' decorated with leaves and surrounded by a snake with its tail in its mouth. This motif is encircled by a wreath of flowers and leaves tied by a ribbon with two cherubs holding a wreath above. In each corner is worked a basket of stylised flowers and leaves. With a hem-stitched hem.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Embroidered muslin with hair |
| Brief description | Handkerchief of embroidered muslin with hair, England, 1830-1869 |
| Physical description | Handkerchief of embroidered white muslin with hair in two shades of brown in chain stitch. In the centre is the monogram 'CLO' decorated with leaves and surrounded by a snake with its tail in its mouth. This motif is encircled by a wreath of flowers and leaves tied by a ribbon with two cherubs holding a wreath above. In each corner is worked a basket of stylised flowers and leaves. With a hem-stitched hem. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'CLO' (Embroidered in the centre) |
| Credit line | Given by Mrs Rachel Walton |
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| Accession number | T.7-1962 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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