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 Description
  Large handkerchief in linen baptiste. The style of embroidery is known as "broderie Parisienne".
  Very fine ecru linen handkerchief embroidered Jeanne in one corner. Large Duchesse lace border with four inset tulle medallions embroidered with flowers, one in each corner. Immaculate condition save one pinhole in the tulle. 19th c. Dimensions: 12 x 12in.
  
  
  

.What a spectacular pocket handkerchief! I found it in Aesthetic promenades, an interesting blog. Is chic back really?
 
 
 
 
 
Delicate ecru silk ladies' handkerchief with a hand embroidered fancy monogram ER in one corner. Scalloped edge and fine bobbin lace border. Note: a couple of scattered tiny spots of rust - visible in the close-up photo on the border lace, as well as a few barely visible on the silk of the hanky which did not register in the photo. Dimensions: 10 x 10in.
 
Exquisite white linen and silk ladies' handkerchief embroidered "Elonore" and embellished with flowers in one corner. Scalloped edge with a large 2 inch bobbin lace border. Dimensions: 9 x 9in.