Handkerchief

Object/Artifact

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Handkerchief

Entry/Object ID

G2011.059

Description

Sheer muslin handkerchief; lozenge shaped with double embroidered scalloped edge, and major and minor floral motifs in the corners on the long sides. Designed to have the right sides out when folded properly. Padded satin stitch, seed stitch, outline, eyelets and drawn thread work.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Category

Accessory, Adult, Female
Historic Costume

Made/Created

Date made

1855

Ethnography

Culture/Tribe

American