Handkerchief

Name/Title

Handkerchief

Entry/Object ID

G87.022

Description

Warm black engraving on linen, retaining a high glaze. “The Effect of Principle: Behold the Man.” Words of wisdom accompanying full length picture of Washington. One of a series depicting the life of Washington. About 11” x 12.5” English. In modern frame. Very likely to be pigment printed, not dyed.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1800

Notes

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