Handkerchief

Original OwnerOriginally owned by Rocco A. DiCorleto (American, 1894 - 1936)

Textile MakerMade by Unknown

Date1919

MediumMachine-stitched silk and cotton lace

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width): 11 x 11 1/2in. (27.9 x 29.2cm)

ClassificationsCostume

Credit LineGift of Theresa A. DiCorleto, Anthony DiCorleto, and Maria Hutnick in memory of Rocco A. DiCorleto

Object number2002.142.11

DescriptionWhite silk souvenir handkerchief, trimmed with 1 3/8-inch-wide machine net lace. The lace, which is dotted and has a scalloped edge, is applied flat to the silk. The corners are mitred. Decorative embroidery is stitched to a separate 2 1/4 x 3 5/8-inch strip of fine cotton which is machine-stitched to the handkerchief. The embroidery is satin-stitched in light blue with "Souvenir de France"; the year "1919" is embroidered in multiple colors with designs representing English, American, French, and other European countries' flags.

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