Handkerchief
1930s (made)
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Handkerchief of white silk twill printed with a paisley border, consisting of cones, leaves and meanders. The central field has a symmetrical spot repeat of further cones and single florets. The dominant colour is deep turquoise with pale turquoise, royal blue and mauve with Prussian blue hatching over most devices. It is machine hemmed.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Printed silk twill |
| Brief description | Printed silk handkerchief, retailed Liberty & Co Ltd., London, 1930s. |
| Physical description | Handkerchief of white silk twill printed with a paisley border, consisting of cones, leaves and meanders. The central field has a symmetrical spot repeat of further cones and single florets. The dominant colour is deep turquoise with pale turquoise, royal blue and mauve with Prussian blue hatching over most devices. It is machine hemmed. |
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| Credit line | Given by Miss Mary Peerless |
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| Accession number | T.514-1974 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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