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Bobbin Lace (Valenciennes) Handkerchief

Cleveland Museum of Art

Beige handkerchief with square shape and rounded corners. The center of the handkerchief is a plain, light beige fabric with a few darker spots. The center is surrounded by a thin border with floral design in white thread. The outer border is made of white bobbin lace with floral patterns and scalloped edges. The lace is intricately designed with leaves and flowers. The background of the image is black. The handkerchief appears to be made by Valenciennes technique.

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900 × 887 px
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