Handkerchiefs
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Beatrice Fox
American, 1887 - 1968
Datebefore 1968
Mediumsilk, cotton, linen
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Rena Koopman
Description.6 White cotton and linen handkerchief with woven pattern along the edges, rolled hem, and embroidered initials "bfa" in one corner. Still has two tags, one stiched on with muticolored thread.
.7 Tan silk handkerchief with rolled hem, and Beatrice Fox's own signature emroidered in one corner.
.7 Tan silk handkerchief with rolled hem, and Beatrice Fox's own signature emroidered in one corner.
Object number2015.38.6-.7
InscribedThe tag on .6 indicates the contents as "30% linen / 70% cotton /RN 16582 / Made in / Switzerland..7 has an embroidered signature "Beatrice".NotesThe tan silk has lipstick stains and other stains.
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