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A work made of linen, plain weave; embroidered with cotton and linen in antique hem, back, padded overcast, and padded satin stitches; edged with cotton, bobbin-made tape and linen, bobbin straight lace of a type known as "valenciennes".

Handkerchief

1760s

France, Valenciennes

Valenciennes

Linen, plain weave; embroidered with cotton and linen in antique hem, back, padded overcast, and padded satin stitches; edged with cotton, bobbin-made tape and linen, bobbin straight lace of a type known as "Valenciennes"

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