Handkerchief

Dateca. 1825

MediumCotton tabby weave.

Dimensions30" X 33"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1954-144

DescriptionHandkerchief printed with scene from the painting of the Declaration of Independence. Conjectural scene representing the signing, with the various members of Congress seated, standing, or preparing to sign the document. Below is a key to the figures and facsimilies of their signatures. Printed in sepia. Same design as 1963-185, although printed from a different roller. 1954-144 has finer engraved detailing.