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Handkerchief

Object Details

Catalogue Status
Research in Progress
Description
Fine white linen handkerchief has a point de gaze lace edge. The intials E S G are embroidered with drawn work in white at bottom right corner.
Data Source
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
Date
late 19th century
Credit Line
Gift of Richard C. Greenleaf
Medium
Medium: linen Technique: embroidered on plain weave with point de gaze lace
Dimensions
H x W: 38 × 38 cm (14 15/16 × 14 15/16 in.)
Type
embroidery & stitching
Handkerchief
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