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Handkerchief
George Washington, Esqr. Foundator and Protector of America's Liberty and Independency
John Hewson Sr.
1775-1790
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Creator/Artist/Maker
John Hewson Sr. (Printer)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Cotton
- Wool
- Linen
Museum Object Number
1959.0963
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Complete Details
Object Number
1959.0963
Object Name
Handkerchief
Title
George Washington, Esqr. Foundator and Protector of America's Liberty and Independency
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Creator (Role)
John Hewson Sr. (Printer)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
The fabric was printed in Philadelphia about 1776.
Date
1775-1790
Subject(s)
- Washington
- George
- Military
Materials
- Cotton
- Wool
- Linen
Techniques
- Quilted
- Block printed
- Woven (plain)
- Mordant style
Dimensions (inches)
33 (W) x 30.25 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
83.82 (W) x 76.835 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements are approximate due to the inherent variability of textiles.