Handkerchief

Handkerchief
 (late 19th century)

Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
linen (bobbin lace) (drawn-thread work)
Measurements
62.0 × 61.0 cm
Place/s of Execution
(England)
Inscription
stitched in cream thread l.l.: M E
Accession Number
162-D4
Department
International Fashion and Textiles
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Mrs S. C. Eyres, 1943
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of Professor AGL Shaw AO Bequest
Gallery location
Not on display

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