Burano handkerchief

12", lace 3" to 3.5" deep
Minor pinholes in mesh, 1 large, 2 small holes in cloth.

Design looks early, very fine reseau, 18th c filling, couched cordonnet. But the handkerchief form is more modern. I think it is a 19th c piece.

accession number 2017.1.014
purchased 01/29/2017
first posted 02/22/2017
revised 04/28/2017