Handkerchief

Object/Artifact

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Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Handkerchief

Entry/Object ID

MP.88.20

Description

Rectangular cloth handerchief marked "Jos. Delafield": three rolled, hand sewn hemmed edges, one warp edge; cream colored, mark appears near one corner, faded brown ink handwritten script.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Notes

Dates: 1800 - 1833 Date made: r. 1800 - 1833

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

See description

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Width

24 in

Depth

29 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 24 x 29 in. (61 x 73.7 cm)

Material

Linen

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: Multiple tears, holes, insect stains.

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Major Joseph Delafield

Notes

Former owner

Related Entries

Notes

MP.88.19 - Epaulet - Used together MP.88.18 - Epaulet - Used together MP.88.21 a-b - Box - Used together

General Notes

Note Type

Curatorial Remarks

Note

Apparently, not on NYAC appraisal.