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Source Description
There is a crest embroidered in one corner of this lace handkerchief, along with the motto "Fide ac virtute" (by faith and virtue).
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Document identity
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112224
label
Lace Handkerchief
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obj
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object
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1
Source metadata
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112224
contentType
object
title
Lace Handkerchief
description
There is a crest embroidered in one corner of this lace handkerchief, along with the motto "Fide ac virtute" (by faith and virtue).
date
1800s
rights
CC0
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CC0
language
en
wikidata
Q80004775
genreSpecific
Embroidery
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1
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import
dimensionsRaw
Average: 43.8 x 43.8 cm (17 1/4 x 17 1/4 in.)
cul
Switzerland
accession
1930.659
Source extras
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Plain weave linen center: bobbin lace (Valenciennes lace) edging and embroidery
tombstone
Lace Handkerchief, 1800s. Switzerland. Plain weave linen center: bobbin lace (Valenciennes lace) edging and embroidery; average: 43.8 x 43.8 cm (17 1/4 x 17 1/4 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of John L. Severance, 1930.659
collection
T - Lace
inscriptions
inscription
crest on one corner with motto: "Fide ac virtute."
creditline
Gift of John L. Severance
updatedAt
2026-05-29 05:55:55.042000
sourceId
112224
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Textiles
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T - Lace
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Plain weave linen center: bobbin lace (Valenciennes lace) edging and embroidery
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1
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