Shown is a beautifully hand-embroidered Edwardian white handkerchief bordered with delicate white lace. Each of the four corners is ornamented with a different embroidered design.  Perhaps it was originally a birthday or anniversary gift since the dates represent a twenty-five year span.

• The date "March 1880" with flowers.

• The date "March 1905" with flowers.

• The initials 'AR' with flowers.

• Two birds on two branches with leaves.

The embroidered date "March 1905" with flowers.

The embroidered initials 'AR' with flowers.

Two birds on two branches with leaves - perhaps love birds.