A particularly lovely antique linen handkerchief distinguished by its delicate multicolor lacework in soft blue, blush pink, ivory, and muted green. According to the seller, this piece was brought from Europe by her family approximately 101 years ago, giving it wonderful family provenance dating to the early 20th century.
The fine ivory linen is surrounded by an intricate looped lace border, with an especially elaborate stepped floral lace corner. The restrained pastel palette and extraordinarily delicate workmanship make this one beautiful enough to frame and display as textile art while preserving its century-old history.
Details
Antique European handkerchief
Approximately 101 years old, according to seller provenance
Circa 1925
Brought from Europe by the seller’s family
Fine ivory linen
Intricate multicolor lace edging
Soft blue, blush pink, ivory, and muted green threadwork
Elaborate floral lace corner
Delicate looped/openwork construction
Early 20th-century textile
Condition
Good antique condition for its age with gentle age-appropriate wear and natural variations consistent with a textile more than a century old. The delicate lacework should be handled and stored with care.
A particularly lovely antique linen handkerchief distinguished by its delicate multicolor lacework in soft blue, blush pink, ivory, and muted green. According to the seller, this piece was brought from Europe by her family approximately 101 years ago, giving it wonderful family provenance dating to the early 20th century.
The fine ivory linen is surrounded by an intricate looped lace border, with an especially elaborate stepped floral lace corner. The restrained pastel palette and extraordinarily delicate workmanship make this one beautiful enough to frame and display as textile art while preserving its century-old history.
Details
Antique European handkerchief
Approximately 101 years old, according to seller provenance
Circa 1925
Brought from Europe by the seller’s family
Fine ivory linen
Intricate multicolor lace edging
Soft blue, blush pink, ivory, and muted green threadwork
Elaborate floral lace corner
Delicate looped/openwork construction
Early 20th-century textile
Condition
Good antique condition for its age with gentle age-appropriate wear and natural variations consistent with a textile more than a century old. The delicate lacework should be handled and stored with care.
