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Handkerchief

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a square handkerchief titled "Handkerchief" by an unknown artist. The handkerchief has a black border around it. The background of the handkerchief is white. The handkerchief has a pattern of flags and circular designs. The flags are arranged in a repeating pattern, with some featuring stripes and others featuring stars. The circular designs are also arranged in a repeating pattern, with some featuring geometric shapes and others featuring floral patterns. The handkerchief has a decorative border around the edges, featuring a repeating pattern of leaves and flowers.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1824
Medium:
Cotton, printed
Culture:
American or British
Dimensions:
600 × 536 px
Museum record:
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