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Handkerchief of linen batiste, decorated in the corners with plumetis embroidery
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Handkerchief of linen batiste, decorated in the corners with plumetis embroidery

anonymous · c. 1840 · plumetis; siersteek; drawn thread work; weaving; whitework; linen (material); tule

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

About this work

Handkerchief of linen batiste. Along the hem runs a border filled with decorative stitches. In the corners four different motifs in plumetis embroidery with openwork stitches, filled with decorative stitches and tulle.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
handkerchiefclothing
Credit lineZakdoek van linnen batist, in de hoeken versierd met plumetisborduurwerk. c. 1840. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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