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Handkerchief
1780-1800
Category
Textiles
Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1956.0501
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1956.0501
Object Name
Handkerchief
Category
Textiles
Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Origin Notes
This handkerchief was printed in England in the late 18th century.
Date
1780-1800
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Pinned on white tag
Inscription: "Drawer 69" [over] "Drawer 69" (Graphite)
Type: Label
Location: Sewn on white twill label
Inscription: "T505 56.501"
Mark/Signature: No
Materials
- Cotton
Techniques
- Plate printed
- Woven (plain)
Dimensions (inches)
20.875 (W) x 25.875 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
53.023 (W) x 65.722 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements are approximate due to inherent variability of textiles.
Montgomery determined warps per inch at: 56.
Plate: 24 1/2 inches x 20 1/4 inches