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Handkerchief with embroidered coats of arms of Bosch Reitz and Teding van Berkhout
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Handkerchief with embroidered coats of arms of Bosch Reitz and Teding van Berkhout

anonymous · 1859 · shadow-quilted; zandsteek; hem stitches; flanelsteek; embroidering; satin stitch; steelsteek; weaving; whitework; linen (material)

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

About this work

Handkerchief of natural-colored batiste with woven stripes and a motif in embroidery: whitework. The embroidered motif concerns the alliance arms of Bosch Reitz and Teding van Berkhout. Embroidery technique: satin stitch, stem stitch, backstitch, sand stitch, and shadow flannel stitch. Arms: the arms stand leaning diagonally against each other and are jointly crowned by a helm crest with mantling, which is flanked by acanthus leaves. On the shield of Bosch Reitz are two stars above a French lily. On the coat of arms of Teding van Berkhout are bars and a swan.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineZakdoek met geborduurde wapens van Bosch Reitz en Teding van Berkhout. 1859. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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