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Written by: Ingrid KhalilContributing Writer · Furniture & Decorative Arts
Carpets & Textiles · Catalogue no. 38441
France(?)Lace Handkerchief
StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byCleveland Museum of Art
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In one corner of this lace handkerchief is white-on-white embroidery depicting a crown with the initials <em>T D</em> below it.
| Artist / Maker | France(?) |
|---|---|
| Date | 1700s |
| Culture / Origin | France(?) |
| Medium | Plain weave linen ground; needle lace (drawnwork), bobbin lace (Valenciennes lace) edging and embroidery |
| Dimensions | Overall: 54 x 52.1 cm (21 1/4 x 20 1/2 in.) |
| Department | Textiles |
| Type | Embroidery |
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