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Collections

Handkerchiefmid-19th century

Not on view
Sheer ivory linen handkerchief with woven plaid border, aged to silver-gray, with a small gold-thread floral embroidery in the lower left corner
Sheer linen handkerchief with woven stripe border along two edges, decorated with a printed or embroidered floral and scrollwork motif in olive-brown tones near the center; fabric shows age-related discoloration and a small tear.
Title
Handkerchief
Place Made
North America or Western Europe
Date Made
mid-19th century
Medium
Silk plain weave with cotton supplementary-weft patterning and human hair embroidery
Dimensions
17 1/4 × 19 1/4 in. (43.82 × 48.9 cm)
Credit Line
Costume and Textiles Acquisition Fund
Accession Number
M.59.10
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles