Handkerchief

England or France · 18th century · 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

From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.