Woman's Wedding Handkerchief
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Adella S. Smolensky
American, 1909 - 2001
Date1936
MediumMachine-stitched silk
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 13 1/2 x 14 3/4in. (34.3 x 37.5cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Joan Briggaman and Janice Kaval
DescriptionThis handkerchief has a sheer 6 1/2 inch square of off-white silk crepe at the center, bordered by off-white silk floral embroidered netting. The netting is seamed together at each corner.
Object number2001.51.4.4
NotesHistorical Note: Adella S. Smolensky (1909-2001) married John M. Sliva (about 1910-1996) 30 May 1936 in Holy Cross Church in New Britain, Connecticut.Subject Terms
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