Handkerchief
Date1770-1780
OriginEngland or Europe
MediumCotton embroidered with cotton.
DimensionsL. 52"; W. 21 1/2".
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1953-858
DescriptionTriangle of fine cotton embroidery with an openwork design on two sides of flower spray repeats; scalloped edging with picots. Third edge unembellished.Construction History:
1. 1770-1780: Initial construction
2. March 30, 1955: Cleaning, repairing, restoring by Ernest LoNano.
ProvenanceEX coll. James Frere, Bluemantle Pursuivant, College of Heralds.
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