Drawn Thread Work Handkerchief Case or Sachet vintage apron Rear vent and four button

Rear vent and four button sleeve trim

I have restitched all the seams

The inserted lace is all finished with spoke stitching

One side seam pocket

Bust and waist to 89 cm (35")

Drawn Thread Work Handkerchief Case or Sachet vintage apron Rear vent and four buttonGloriously hand worked sachet style handkerchief case showcasing the maker's skill at drawn thread embroidery work. White linen wallet was made many years ago for storing handkerchiefs neatly in a drawer. The flap is decorated, the rest is plain. Edges are hem stitched and spoke stitched, with mitred corners. There's no fastening. Fabric is linen. From the first half of the 19th century. Measurements Approximately 26 x 19 cm when closed (10. 25 x 7.