Not currently on display at the V&A

Handkerchief

ca. 1893 (made)
Artist/Maker
Unknown
Place of origin
England (made)
France (made)

Cambric handkerchief, plain with dentated edge, with an embroidered border of pink cotton


Object details

Categories
Fashion
Accessories
Object type
Handkerchief
Materials and techniques
embroidered cotton
Cambric
Cotton (Textile)
Embroidering
Brief description
Handkerchief, cambric embroidered with cotton, England or France, ca.1893
Physical description
Cambric handkerchief, plain with dentated edge, with an embroidered border of pink cotton
Dimensions
  • Length: 33cm
  • Width: 33cm
Credit line
Given by the family of Major and Mrs. W. Mackay Mackenzie
Associated objects
Collection
Textiles and Fashion Collection
Accession number
T.207F-1915

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Record createdNovember 13, 2009
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O1140511/handkerchief-unknown/
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