Handkerchief

Name/Title

Handkerchief

Entry/Object ID

G87.100

Description

"Glazed cotton commemorative handkerchief. Engraved in dark brown ink: “HRH Princess Charlotte of Wales and of Saxe Coburg, Saalfeld/born 7th JanY 1796 - died 6th Nov 1817”; tiny hand stitched hems on long sides. selvages at top and bottom; 19” x 26” no marks.Cylinder printed portrait of Princess Charlotte in a stlish dress with a lavish shawl, on a piazza or porch."

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1817

Notes

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