Late 19th Century Swiss Embroidered Raised Whitework Handkerchief

Late 19th Century Swiss Embroidered Raised Whitework Handkerchief

Code: 10175

Dimensions:

W: 44cm (17.3")L: 44cm (17.3")

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This is a stunning raised whitework embroidered handkerchief. It was made in the 19th Century in Eastern Switzerland. There is a similar example in The Ikle Collection, St. Gallen, Switzerland.

Antique white colour. Slightly less than good condition -there are several very fine darns and some tiny pinholes. In addition there is small area of pale age browning (please see photos)

Late 19th Century Swiss Embroidered Raised Whitework Handkerchief
Late 19th Century Swiss Embroidered Raised Whitework Handkerchief
Late 19th Century Swiss Embroidered Raised Whitework Handkerchief
Late 19th Century Swiss Embroidered Raised Whitework Handkerchief
Late 19th Century Swiss Embroidered Raised Whitework Handkerchief
Late 19th Century Swiss Embroidered Raised Whitework Handkerchief
Late 19th Century Swiss Embroidered Raised Whitework Handkerchief
Late 19th Century Swiss Embroidered Raised Whitework Handkerchief