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Lace handkerchief
Lace handkerchief

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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ClassificationsPersonal accessories
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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.
Drawstring bag
late 16th–early 17th century
Handkerchief
second half of 19th century
Sachet
1903
Handkerchief
19th century
Envelope pocketbook
Dr. Lemuel Hayward
1768
Pocketbook
1750–1800
Bag
Probably 18th century
Veil
early 19th century