RARE 19THC. WHITEWORK HANDKERCHIEF W/WHITEWORK EMBROIDERY,RACING HORSES. Rare and Beautiful. Circa early 1800's.The design has saddled racing horses in each corner with paired flags and an inner border with meandering floral designs with intricate fillings and floral sprigs in each corner. There is Drawn an Pulled work and a hand made Bobbin lace edging around the handkerchief. Measuring approx. 23". There are a couple of tiny spots and a couple of tiny openings that are totally minor as the handkerchief is in very good strong condition. A rare theme, a beautiful design and absolutely superb workmanship on this wonderful handkerchief.
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