Beds Handkerchief

26 cm square
Very good condition. handkerchief folds and some creasing. Mounted on what might be the original blue tissue. Maker's label fasted in upper left corner with a straight pin.

Simple plaited design with a continuous trail. Some half-stitch in the corners.

Tag reads:
Front:
This Lace is Guaranteed to be Real Hand-made Bedfordshire Pillow Lace
E. Braggins & Sons Limited
Bedford, England
Back:
This Lace is Made on Pillows with Bobbins By the Villagers in their Own Cottages.

purchased 04/29/2019
first posted 05/07/2019