Handkerchief
1820-1829 (made)
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Handkerchief of embroidered muslin with a scalloped edge and raised whitework. Each corner is decorated with an embroidered white cotton spray of flowers in padded satin stitch with speckling and drawn-thread work. The stems and the outlines of the flowers are in chain stitch.
In the centre of one side is a picture of cupid and two doves amongst the clouds and with the inscription 'Teresa Buger' in Gothic letters. This is worked with fine black silk.
In the centre of one side is a picture of cupid and two doves amongst the clouds and with the inscription 'Teresa Buger' in Gothic letters. This is worked with fine black silk.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Embroidered muslin with cotton, silk |
| Brief description | Handkerchief of embroidered muslin with cotton, Germany, 1820-1829. |
| Physical description | Handkerchief of embroidered muslin with a scalloped edge and raised whitework. Each corner is decorated with an embroidered white cotton spray of flowers in padded satin stitch with speckling and drawn-thread work. The stems and the outlines of the flowers are in chain stitch. In the centre of one side is a picture of cupid and two doves amongst the clouds and with the inscription 'Teresa Buger' in Gothic letters. This is worked with fine black silk. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'Teresa Buger' (Inscribed in the centre in Gothic letters) |
| Credit line | Given by Mr C. D. Pott |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | T.350-1967 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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