Man's Handkerchief and Original Sales Tag
RetailerSold by
G. Fox and Co.
(American, founded 1847)
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Mrs. Martha Candels
Textile MakerMade by
Unknown
Dateabout 1947
MediumMachine-stitched linen and cotton
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width): 15 5/8 x 17 1/8in. (39.7 x 43.5cm)
ClassificationsTextiles
Credit LineThe Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund
Object number2007.34.2
DescriptionMan's handkerchief made of machine-stitched off-white linen and cotton. The handkerchief is undecorated; it has a narrow hem around all four sides. A white paper tag is attached to one corner of the handkerchief with a metal clip. The tag is printed, "G. FOX & CO./ EST. 1847 HARTFORD/ J4/2 9128/ B32 2A HA1/ 65¢". On the opposite side of the handkerchief, in a different corner, a white oval-shaped, paper sticker is affixed. Printed in black, it reads, "LINEN & COTTON".
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