Vintage Handkerchief in White Hand Stitched Yellow Embroidered Eyelet Floral Design and Crocheted Lace Border In Rainbow Shades
An affectionate memory of a bygone era, vintage handkerchiefs make heartfelt gifts appropriate for almost any occasion.
This never used example features a border of delicate handmade cotton embroidery and remains as perfect as it was almost 70 years ago.
This is a fabulous vintage hankie or pocket square. It is made of a sheer white cotton fabric and features crocheted lace edging.
There is an embroidered floral design in one of the corners. Incredible hand stitching.
It measures 12" x 11 1/2".
It is in great vintage condition. This piece would make a wonderful addition to your collection, a decoration on your wall, or be material for your next sewing project, altered art piece or other creation.
The history of a hanky (from Wikipedia): A handkerchief (also called handkercher or hanky) is a square of fabric, usually carried in the pocket, for personal hygiene purposes such as wiping one's hands or blowing one's nose, but also used as a decorative accessory in a suit pocket. Richard II of England is said to have invented the handkerchief, as "little pieces [of cloth] for the lord King to wipe and clean his nose," which appears in his Household Rolls or accounts, the first documented use of them.
Handkerchief features a plain white background with beautiful shades in yellow with rainbow crocheted edges. Each corner has a small flower. So beautiful.
Very simple and elegant. So soft and dainty.
Perfect for the bride to be.
As you know, vintage linens are never perfect and may have been used in the past. Some may have small stains or holes. I chose not to launder them especially as some still have original tags/stickers attached. I did press them for photos, though some of the creases are over half a century old, and have kept them folded as I received them. Please enjoy!
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