Not currently on display at the V&A

Handkerchief

1925-1935 (made), before 1914 (designed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Handkerchief of block printed white silk with an all over repeating floral pattern incorporating clusters of forget-me-nots, roses and campanula in turquoise, red, yellow, mauve and brown with a red border. It is machine hemmed.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Block printed silk
Brief description
Handkerchief of printed silk, Japan, retailed by Liberty & Co. Ltd, 1925-1935
Physical description
Handkerchief of block printed white silk with an all over repeating floral pattern incorporating clusters of forget-me-nots, roses and campanula in turquoise, red, yellow, mauve and brown with a red border. It is machine hemmed.
Dimensions
  • Length: 45cm
  • Width: 45cm
Marks and inscriptions
'LIBERTY K. 35/6. DYED (ON FOREIGN FABRIC) BY LIBERTY & CO.' (Label attached)
Credit line
Given by Liberty & Co.
Collection
Accession number
T.290-1976

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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