Image courtesy of The Idaho Historical Society
Image courtesy of The Idaho Historical Society
This lace handkerchief with a very delicate lace edge and intricate designs was handmade, possibly by the donor Ethel G. Johnson. Possibly created in 1900. It is similar to many that were used in weddings.
The border of this piece would have been made by a needle and thread taking hundreds of stitches to form this delicate design. We can see in this piece that it has a very complex design and represents many organic and floral shapes.