Handkerchief

Date1765-1780

Artist/Maker J. Laughton

MediumPlate printed linen, (blue on white).

Dimensions26 3/4' X 29 1/2"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1950-103

DescriptionHandkerchief, plate printed with china blue on white; central cartouche of landscape showing man with bird net; "THE AVIARY. or BIRD FANCYERS RECREATION" on ribbon scroll below. Surrounded by 13 different birds, each identified with explanatory label.Mark(s)"I or J. Laughton Sculp." printed in; "M.B." cross stitched in corner.