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Kerchief
English
1790–1820
Object Place: England
Medium/Technique
Cotton print
Dimensions
66.5 x 77.5 cm (26 3/16 x 30 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Hale Sutherland
Accession Number59.1060
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionKerchief or elements for six small kerchiefs. Fine, natural cotton tabby-woven ground, printed from roller or stippled plate in blue. Six comic scenes involving monkeys, chickens, a cat and dog, each with caption. Each scene framed with narrow border showing conventional floral ornament. Large initials TDT embroidered in cross stitches, in blackish brown silk, down center. Selvedges at sides; ends hemmed. Faded; a few brown stains.