Handkerchief

Name/Title

Handkerchief

Entry/Object ID

G2001.103.2

Description

Fine lawn handkerchief unadorned except for 1.5” border of mid-18th century Mechlin lace. Tiny blue cross stitched initials JR (for J--- Rose?) in upper left corner. Overall size, 23x24.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1842

Notes

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

Lexicon

Search Terms

Mechlin lace, fine lawn, cotton, handkerchief, wedding

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Oratt Williams

Related Places

Place

State/Province

Massachusetts

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Related Events

Event

Wedding