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Handkerchief by England or France, textile, 1701-1800

Handkerchief

England or France

Year
1701-1800
Medium
Linen, plain weave; embroidered in cotton and linen yarns; pulled threadwork in interlocking lace, overcast, herringbone, and single faggot stitches; cut and drawn work in buttonhole, Italian hem, open chain and twisted button hole stitches; with areas of padding and inserts of twist net; embroidered in back, buttonhole, detached overcast, double running, eyelet hole, flame, open chain, padded satin, Roumanian, running, satin, sheaf filling, and stem filling stitches; laid work; couching
Dimensions
62.5 × 60.7 cm (24 5/8 × 23 7/8 in.)
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago

Cultural & Historical Context

Classification
Textile
Culture
England

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