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Written by: Daniel VolkovContributing Writer · Furniture & Decorative Arts
Carpets & Textiles · Catalogue no. 40448
FranceHandkerchief
StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byCleveland Museum of Art
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A letter <em>E</em>, for Empress Eugenie, and a crown are embroidered in white in one corner of this handkerchief.
| Artist / Maker | France |
|---|---|
| Date | 1800s |
| Culture / Origin | France |
| Medium | Plain weave linen, embroidered |
| Dimensions | Overall: 42.5 x 42.5 cm (16 3/4 x 16 3/4 in.) |
| Department | Textiles |
| Type | Embroidery |
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