Needlepoint (Point Alençon) Lace Handkerchief, mid 18th century. linen center with border of needlepoint lace, Average: 43.2 x 43.2 cm (17 x 17 in.). Gift of Mrs. John Jackson, 1927.289. CC0.
Needlepoint (Point Alençon) Lace Handkerchief
mid 18th century
Maker Unknown
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Needlepoint (Point Alençon) Lace Handkerchief, mid 18th century. France, Alençon, mid 18th century. Linen center with border of needlepoint lace; average: 43.2 x 43.2 cm (17 x 17 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Mrs. John Jackson 1927.289