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Handkerchief
1780-1800
Category
Textiles
Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1969.3099
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.3099
Object Name
Handkerchief
Category
Textiles
Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Origin Notes
This handkerchief was printed in England during the late 18th century.
Date
1780-1800
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: White tag
Inscription: "HANDKERCHIEF/ 69.3099/ Drawer 69" handwritten in graphite
Type: Label
Location: Sewn on white twill label
Inscription: "69.3099"
Mark/Signature: No
Materials
- Cotton
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
- Block printed
- Mordant style
Dimensions (inches)
11.25 (W) x 12.125 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
28.575 (W) x 30.797 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements are approximate due to inherent variability of textiles.
Florence Montgomery determined warps per inch: 56.