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A work made of linen, plain weave; cut work in needle lace filling; embroidered with cotton in back, buttonhole, eyelet, padded overcast, and padded satin stitches; edged with cotton, bobbin straight lace of a type known as "valenciennes".

Handkerchief

Probably 1860s

France (needlework) and Belgium (lace border)

France

Linen, plain weave; cut work in needle lace filling; embroidered with cotton in back, buttonhole, eyelet, padded overcast, and padded satin stitches; edged with cotton, bobbin straight lace of a type known as "Valenciennes"

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