Handkerchief

Description

Man's handkerchief, woven in cotton and printed with a border of dark brown stripes surrounding a centre of red and brown diamonds, embroidered with initials 'WAD' at top left corner: British, c. 1730 - 1770

Museum reference

A.1978.422

Collection

Fashion and Textiles

Object name

Handkerchief

Production information

Unknown
Great Britain, United Kingdom, Northern Europe

Date

Mid 18th century

Materials

Cotton

Physical description

Man's handkerchief, woven in cotton and printed with a border of dark brown stripes surrounding a centre of red and brown diamonds, embroidered with initials 'WAD' at top left corner: British, c. 1730 - 1770

Exhibitions

• Fashion and Style (08 Jul 2016)
  National Museum of Scotland

On display

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