AN IMPERIAL FINE LINEN HANDKERCHIEF
RUSSIA, LATE 19TH CENTURY
Of transparent white gauze, one corner embroidered with the monogram of Dowager Empress Maria Feodorovna surmounted by an Imperial crown and a ribbon-twist, the valenciennes lace border embroidered with floral sprays and stylised flower heads
17½ x 17½ in. (44.4 x 44.4 cm.)
AN IMPERIAL FINE LINEN HANDKERCHIEF
RUSSIA, LATE 19TH CENTURY
Of transparent white gauze, one corner embroidered with the monogram of Dowager Empress Maria Feodorovna surmounted by an Imperial crown and a ribbon-twist, the valenciennes lace border embroidered with floral sprays and stylised flower heads
17½ x 17½ in. (44.4 x 44.4 cm.)