Handkerchief

Name/Title

Handkerchief

Entry/Object ID

2000.139.004

Description

Handkerchief, ivory (oxidized), plain weave silk w/wide inner border of floral branches and leaves in pinks, yellows, browns, and greens worked in satin stitch embroidery. A 2"hem joined w/fagoting.

Collection

Men's Accessories

Made/Created

Date made

1875 - 1900

Notes

Date: 1875-1900 Made: Probably China

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Handkerchief

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Personal Assistive Objects

Nomenclature Class

Personal Gear

Nomenclature Category

Category 03: Personal Objects

Dimensions

Width

22 in

Length

22 in

Material

Silk

Condition

Overall Condition

Fair