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Handkerchief (Printed handkerchief)
George Washington, Esqr. Foundator and Protector of America's Liberty and Independency
John Hewson Sr.
1775-1785
Category
Textiles
Creator/Artist/Maker
John Hewson Sr. (Possible maker)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Cotton
- Linen
Museum Object Number
1965.0010 A
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase
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Complete Details
Object Number
1965.0010 A
Object Name
Handkerchief (Printed handkerchief)
Title
George Washington, Esqr. Foundator and Protector of America's Liberty and Independency
Category
Textiles
Creator (Role)
John Hewson Sr. (Possible maker)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This handkerchief was printed in Philadelphia about 1776.
Date
1775-1785
Subject(s)
- George Washington
- Military
Materials
- Cotton
- Linen
Techniques
- Block printed
- Woven (plain)
- Mordant style
Dimensions (inches)
32.6 (W) x 29.4 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
82.804 (W) x 74.676 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements are approximate due to the inherent variability of textiles.