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Handkerchief
1795-1805
Category
Textiles
Place of Origin
England or United States; United Kingdom or United States; Europe or North America
Materials
- Linen
Museum Object Number
1960.0193
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase
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Object Number
1960.0193
Object Name
Handkerchief
Category
Textiles
Place of Origin
England or United States; United Kingdom or United States; Europe or North America
Origin Notes
This handkerchief was printed in England or America c. 1800.
Date
1795-1805
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Sewn on white twill label
Inscription: "T502 60.193" (ink)
Type: Label
Location: Pinned on white tag
Inscription: "Drawer 69" [over] "Drawer 69" (graphite)
Mark/Signature: No
Subject(s)
- Flowers
Materials
- Linen
Techniques
- Block printed
- Woven (plain)
- Mordant style
Dimensions (inches)
34.5 (W) x 27.5 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
87.63 (W) x 69.85 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements are approximate due to the inherent variability of textiles.
Montgomery determined warps per inch at: 52.
Selvedge width: 34.5 inches
Block size: 8 1/2 inches x 4 1/2 inches