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Handkerchief
1785-1795
Category
Textiles
Place of Origin
Scotland; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1967.0142
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase
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Object Number
1967.0142
Object Name
Handkerchief
Category
Textiles
Place of Origin
Scotland; United Kingdom; Europe
Origin Notes
This handkerchief was printed in Scotland about 1790.
Date
1785-1795
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Sewn on white twill label
Inscription: "67.142" (ink)
Type: Label
Location: Pinned on white tag
Inscription: "Drawer 69" [over] "Drawer 69" (graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- Playing games
- Monarchs and nobility
- Biblical scene
- Bible
- Abraham and Isaac
Materials
- Cotton
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
- Plate printed
- Mordant style
Dimensions (inches)
20.875 (W) x 24.625 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
53.023 (W) x 62.547 (L)
Measurement Notes
Handkerchief is mounted - Backing measurements are 27.625 inches width x 31.875 inches long
Measurements are approximate due to inherent variability of textiles.