1800s Antique Wedding Handkerchief, Appenzell Embroidery, best White Linen, Silver Silk Thread, Something Old, Wedding Hanky, Cut Work, Appenzell

Once in a while a handkerchief comes along that just makes me gasp! This is one of those times. Divine, antique Appenzell embroidery in silver, padded satin stitching. A detailed floral motif on all four corners with just a small center of plain white linen. Cut work and hand rolled edge.

Condition: Perfect - lovingly preserved for decades or more.

10" square.

In the best late 1800's and early 1900's the women of Appenzell Switzerland (at the foot of the Alps) had a cottage industry. They created linen masterpieces known as Appenzell embroidery. It's regarded as the finest embroidery in the world due to the intricate, tiny stitching and details. The skill and talent required to create such fine pieces - all by hand - is astonishing.
SHIPPING!!!! I ALWAYS combine shipping. Which means...if you order more than one item and you don't reach the the $35.00 minimum for free shipping - I will weigh your items and charge only what it actually costs to ship those items. I refund ALL overages when your items ship. For example, if you ordered 5 handkerchiefs Etsy will show the shipping adding up to around $17.00.