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This listing is for the hand embroidered whitework whitework on a 19th century French handkerchief and not the handkerchief itself. Sadly, the fine lawn center area and 1 corner area of the handkerchief has holes and or shredding to the lawn ground. There is also some wear on the Valencienne lace trim edging and small holes to the lace trim.

The salvage areas of the antique French handkerchief are beautiful examples of extensive whitework embroidery. The floral and foliage motifs embroidery whitework is suited as salvage for sewing or doll trim projects where you want to add some whitework embroidery trim.

The design consists of 4 large designs of floral flowers and foliage motifs approx. 4 1/2" x 4 1/2". The buyer will need to work around the damage to the fine lawn and the embroidery area will be smaller for some of the embroidered areas.

Another use for this antique French handkerchief is to frame it under glass. If carefully folded to show the detailed embroidered whitework of floral and foliage motifs but folded to hide the holes in the fine lawn it would make a pretty display piece.

The antique French handkerchief has been washed recently and just needs to be pressed before framing or using for sewing projects.

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Antique French Handkerchief Hankie Measurements: 16" x 16 1/2" square (not incl lace edging). Color: Ivory