Lace handkerchief
about 1930
Medium/TechniqueLinen with linen bobbin lace appliquéd on net
Dimensions23.5 x 23 cm (9 1/4 x 9 1/16 in. )
Credit LineGift of Miss Gertrude Townsend
Accession number34.4
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ProvenanceBought by the donor in June 1930 at the Scuola Merletti di Burano, on the Island of Burano. The pattern was said to be that used on bridal lace for Mussolini's daughter.
late 16th–early 17th century
second half of 19th century
1903
late 1920s
mid-19th century
1835–40
early 19th century
19th century
19th century
1700–25