Kerchief

Date1820-1840

MediumWhite semi-sheer tabby cotton, embroidered with cotton in satin, stem, eyelet, and buttonhole stitches.

DimensionsElongated triangle 22" x 42"

Credit LineGift of Mr. & Mrs. Charles D. Carey.

Object number1991-1181

DescriptionWoman's neck handkerchief (or kerchief) in elongated triangle shape to be worn folded lengthwise around neck. Semi-sheer cotton ground worked with whitework decorating two corners and forming scalloped edges. Design consists of leafy oval from which emanate sprays of leaves, daisies and bell-shaped flowers worked in satin stitch, stem stitch, and eyelets; scalloped edges worked with buttonhole stitches.