Handkerchief
Dateca. 1876
OriginAmerica (probably)
MediumCotton
DimensionsWeft: 24 3/4"; Warp: 17 1/2"
Credit LineGift of Anonymous Donors
Object number1971-1447,11
DescriptionSouvenir handkerchief printed with a red and white striped field with red, white, and blue stripes forming borders. In a center oval frame enclosing 39 stars, Washington stands next to a grey and tan horse. Above Washington's head are the words "WASHINGTON" and a small cracked "Liberty" bell. Washington holds a note that reads "Washington, Victory is ours, Paul Jones." Above and below the central oval is a shield in red, white, and blue with 13 stars in crest. The words "Shield of U.S. America" are printed between the stars and stripes of the shields.ProvenanceEx coll: Tomlinson, F & G Staack, Mrs. DeWitt Clinton Cohen.
1820-1840
ca. 1875
ca. 1840-1850
1875-1900
ca. 1825
