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WHITEWORK, HANDKERCHIEF

c. 1900
Overview

An exquisite hand embroidered whitework handkerchief from Appenzell in Switzerland, early 20th century.

Characteristics of Appenzell embroidery stitched on fine batiste linen fabric include:

* Extremely fine satin stitch embroidery

* Tiny 5 petalled flowers in satin stitch

* Seeding used as a filler of leaves and flowers

* Finest buttonhole edging

* Pulled fabric in flowers and leaves

* Hemstitching ladder-like lines in the handkerchief and around the border.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-78-VC2000.279
Width
280 mm
Height or length
280 mm
Year
c. 1900
Last modified
Monday, 18 August, 2025
Completeness
72
Embroiderers' Guild of WA Textile Museum

Embroiderers' Guild of WA Textile Museum

Appenzel whitework handkerchief detail
Appenzel whitework handkerchief detail
Appenzel whitework handkerchief
Appenzel whitework handkerchief

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