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Machine embroidered cutwork

11 inches square

Machine embroidered handkerchief. Pale pearl-grey thread in imitation of Swiss hand embroidery, which typically has pale grey or blue color from the underlying ink or pencil pattern.

Design has elaborate floral design accented with drawnwork and cutwork. Edge is finished off with tiny scallop edge in machine satin stitch. Remaining three corners are plain. Fabric is translucent, fine cotton.


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Details that define machine embroideryDetails that define machine embroiderypadDetails on the back of the handkerchief reveal clues that confirm it is machine embroidery. Tiny ridge appears where top thread catches with bobbin thread.
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