Cleveland Museum of Art

Lace Handkerchief

Date

1800s

Medium

Plain weave linen center: bobbin lace (Valenciennes lace) edging and embroidery

Culture

Switzerland

Department

Textiles

Institution

Cleveland Museum of Art

There is a crest embroidered in one corner of this lace handkerchief, along with the motto "Fide ac virtute" (by faith and virtue).

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