Name/Title
Japanese white raw silk handkerchief with colored flowers, 1900-1920sEntry/Object ID
1993.14.163Description
Acc. No. 93.14.163
Subject Category: Fashion Accessories
Date or Period: C - early 1900 thru 1920's
Object: Handkerchief.
Description:
White colored raw silk handkerchief machine embroidered with burgundy and lavender flowers. Scalloped edge is also accentuated with machine embroidery of a pale blue color. Appears to be of old Japanese origin.
History of Object:
Ornamental handkerchief belonged to Adeline Toye Cox as a young woman.
Acquired from: Estate of Adeline T. Cox
Date: 7-12-1993
