Handkerchief made of batist with a wide edge application side with u-shaped decorative bands; Handkerchief made of batist with a wide edge of natural colored application side: bobbin lace appliqued on machine tulle. Square model with round center piece of batiste. The pattern is symmetrical on each side and consists in the corners of a U-shaped decorative band with a succession of rosette flowers in it. In the center of the u is a rose branch with one large flower and three smaller leaves. On the left and right; branches with chalice flowers protrude from the decorative bands in the corners towards each center. Here a decorative band forms a stiffer frame in the shape of a U; with a palette topped by berry branches. The scallop edge is formed by the U-shaped frames and some rosette and chalice flowers. The motifs are made in linen with contour threads and partly with clotted relief contours. Grid work has been applied in the flower hearts and in various leaves.; anonymous; Belgium; c. 1850 - c. 1899; linen (material); d 23 cm l 43 cm x w 43 cm