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Woman's Handkerchief 1974-376
Handkerchief
Woman's Handkerchief 1974-376

Handkerchief

Date1795-1825
MediumCotton, block printed
Dimensions36 5/8 inches x 36 inches
Credit LineBequest of Grace Hartshorn Westerfield
Object number1974-376
DescriptionWoman's large square neck handkerchief block-printed on natural cotton in floral design. The border on all four sides has repeated floral sprigs tied with bows. The center field features overall repeating isolated sprigs. Narrow hems.
Label TextThis kerchief was printed as a large square intended to be folded into a triangle when worn.