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Accession Number 1985.70.7 Title handkerchief case Category Personal Gear Object Type case, handkerchief Gender and Age women Materials and Techniques jute; cotton; woven, plain; woven, satin; embroidered, counter thread, cross stitch Measurements overall: 19.4 x 19.1 cm Description

Handkerchief case of jute lined with light blue cotton, satin weave fabric. Square worked in cross stitch using moss green thread. Square has loops extending from the centre of each side and is worked in a grid…

Handkerchief case of jute lined with light blue cotton, satin weave fabric. Square worked in cross stitch using moss green thread. Square has loops extending from the centre of each side and is worked in a grid pattern in yellow and black thread. Flowers worked in shades of blue at each corner of the square. Scalloped outer edge worked in variegated blue thread. Blanket stitch in light blue thread finishes the bottom section. Feather stitch worked at the opening edge of pockets, in light blue thread.

Read More + Credit Line Donated by Mrs. (Betty) Elizabeth Mullen