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Handkerchief
1810-1820
Category
Textiles
Place of Origin
England or Scotland; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1969.0436 A
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Mrs. Alfred C. Harrison
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Object Number
1969.0436 A
Object Name
Handkerchief
Category
Textiles
Place of Origin
England or Scotland; United Kingdom; Europe
Origin Notes
This handkerchief was probably printed in Britain about 1815, or may actually have been engraved by C.S. Smith in Glasgow.
Date
1810-1820
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Signature
Location: Within the engraved design
Inscription: "CS Smith" (possibly the engraver)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- War of 1812
- Washington
- George
- Jefferson
- Thomas
- Stephen Decatur
- William Bainbridge
- Madison
- James
- Jackson
- Andrew
Materials
- Cotton
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
- Plate printed
- Mordant style
Dimensions (inches)
24 (W) x 32 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
60.96 (W) x 81.28 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements are approximate due to the inherent variability of textiles.
Vertical design repeat: 32 1/16 inches
Selvedge width: 24 inches