Online Collections Database

Handkerchief

Object/Artifact

Fine cotton with wide border of self stripes; buttonholed scalloped edges; bouquets of flowers in each corner, satin stitch and eyelets. Marked on the underside in script, “Emma F. Colony.” Maybe imprinted, resembles #95.088,17 1/2” x 16 1/4”

G95.078

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1850 - 1875

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

handkerchief

kerchief

cotton

buttonhole stitched

scalloped

flowers

satin stitch

eyelets

Emma F. Colony

imprinted

handkerchief

kerchief

cotton

buttonhole stitched

scalloped

flowers

satin stitch

eyelets

Emma F. Colony

imprinted

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