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Embroidered Handkerchief
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This square handkerchief is made of piña fiber cloth in plain weave. All four edges are finished with a hand-embroidered cotton border of small repeating floral motifs. One corner bears the embroidered monogram “L. C. H.,” the initials of its first owner, Lilian Converse Hanna.
| Artist / Maker | Philippines |
|---|---|
| Date | 1880–99 |
| Culture / Origin | Philippines |
| Medium | Plain weave piña, silk embroidery |
| Dimensions | Average: 32.4 x 33 cm (12 3/4 x 13 in.) |
| Department | Textiles |
| Type | Embroidery |
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Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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