

Handkerchief
Sepia-toned drawing of a city hall building surrounded by twelve oval scenes depicting various activities, including horse-drawn carriages, construction, and people at work. The drawing is on a white background with a thin brown border and leaf patterns. The city hall building has a central clock tower and columns. The ovals are arranged in a circular pattern around the building, with some featuring people engaging in daily tasks. The image is in a clear frame with a white mat, displayed on a wooden easel against a dark background. Handkerchief by Currier & Ives.
Artwork details
- Date:
- 1815–20
- Medium:
- Cotton, copperplate printed
- Culture:
- British, probably
- Dimensions:
- 599 × 480 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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