Antique late 19th Century Embroidered Handkerchief with Coronet

Antique late 19th Century Embroidered Handkerchief with Coronet

Code: 10458

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This is a fine 19th Century linen handkerchief with an NL monogram and the coronet of a Marquis. 

It measures 41 cms square with a 8 cms lace border. 

 Whitework embroidery has been appliqued on to a very fine linen ground. Late 18th Century Mechlin lace has been hand sewn to the border.  Pale ivory, the embroidery a slightly creamier colour than the linen. Embroidery shows trailing vine leaves with a flower garland.

A few tiny pin holes (see photo 7), otherwise good condition.   

 

Antique late 19th Century Embroidered Handkerchief with Coronet
Antique late 19th Century Embroidered Handkerchief with Coronet
Antique late 19th Century Embroidered Handkerchief with Coronet
Antique late 19th Century Embroidered Handkerchief with Coronet
Antique late 19th Century Embroidered Handkerchief with Coronet
Antique late 19th Century Embroidered Handkerchief with Coronet
Antique late 19th Century Embroidered Handkerchief with Coronet