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HANDKERCHIEF

Creator(s): Unknown

Currently in storage


About this object

A square white handkerchief with large drawnwork triangles in each corner. The center of the handkerchief had the name Close embroidered. The design has drawnwork pinwheels alternating with circles and plain linen squares. Around the edge is a floral drawnwork design with a four blade fan in each corner.

Object name:
HANDKERCHIEF
Made from:
Linen
Made in:
USA
Date made:
1905
Size:
27.3 x 27.3 cm (10 3/4 x 10 3/4 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
45.145
Class:
LACE
Signature marks:
inscription Close Center of the handkerchief This is done in embroidery
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973