Handkerchief 9” Square Red Flowers Heart Scalloped Edge Hand Embroidered for Sale

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Handkerchief 9” Square Red Flowers Heart Scalloped Edge Hand Embroidered For Sale

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Handkerchief 9” Square Red Flowers Heart Scalloped Edge Hand Embroidered:
$18.75

Antique Embroidered Red Flowers Heart Scalloped Edge Handkerchief 9” Square.
The cotton is very fine and delicate. The flowers are on one corner, it is so beautiful that it could be used as a doilyVintage White Hankie/Handkerchief/Hanky with Red Embroidered Heart Border - Bridal/WeddingWhat is the meaning of embroidery handkerchiefOnce a girl reached marriageable age and had set her sights on a young man, she would embroider a handkerchief of love especially for him. The designs she chose weresymbols of romance and their future relationshipand she would usually embroider a written message or poem declaring her affections for her intended.
Regardless of time and place, handkerchiefs have always been a means of communication between lovers. Waving a handkerchief, showing it close to the nose or throwing it on the ground all have different meanings between lovers.

Handkerchiefs were the secret language of love and lovers. It was a means of communication between them. A handkerchief with a burnt corner indicated passionate love. A girl sent a handkerchief that she made herself to her lover, and all the embroidery had a different meaning. These handkerchiefs were not used but kept for remembrance. When lovers sent handkerchiefs to each other it meant their love had faded. If a girl showed a handkerchief to her lover holding from the middle, it meant: \"I am waiting for you tonight.\" Meanwhile, waving a handkerchief meant \"all right.\"

When a girl threw a handkerchief from her window, it was a declaration of love. If the man stopped and took the handkerchief and carefully folded it and put in his pocket, then it meant he also loved the girl. Throwing a handkerchief on the ground in parks meant the girls wanted to meet the man she loves.

A white handkerchief meant: \"I love you,\" while a lilac-colored handkerchief meant: \"Wait for me at your window tomorrow, my love, I will give you a letter.\" A light green handkerchief referred to being cautious and a purple one meant: \"I really like you.\" Also, a handkerchief with pink corners meant: \"I cannot live without you,\" a yellow one: \"I was sick for the last few days, I could not go out.\" A handkerchief with green corner meant: \"I will always remain loyal to you,\" a red one: \"I love you with my whole heart,\" a blue one: \"You are not grateful, I am in sorrow,\" and a green one meant: \"I sent you a letter and am awaiting your answer.