Kerchief
mid 19th century (made)
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Silk handkerchief of creamy white silk with a figured ground of small irregular patches, set off by borders in two shades of green. The borders have a reversible scrolling flower pattern against a lattice background. Initials are embroidered in one corner.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Silk with embroidery |
| Brief description | Woven silk handkerchief, possibly France or England, mid 19th century |
| Physical description | Silk handkerchief of creamy white silk with a figured ground of small irregular patches, set off by borders in two shades of green. The borders have a reversible scrolling flower pattern against a lattice background. Initials are embroidered in one corner. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'T.F' (Initials embroidered in navy silk in one corner) |
| Credit line | Given by Mrs I Routh |
| Object history | Registered File number 1963/1086 |
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| Accession number | T.126-1963 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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