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Collection Item: Handkerchief

Basic info

Collection
Costume and Textiles
Object name
Handkerchief
Object category
Costume, female
Object subcategory
Accessories used in the care of the person
Description
Handkerchief of white rayon with a painted Egyptian design in one corner depicting pyramids, a sphinx and palm trees. Edged with white lace.
Production date start
1930
Production date end
1950
Period
Between the Wars
World War Two
Post-World War Two
1950s

More info

Identification

Object number
YORCM : THK55
Alternative number
698.77
Number of objects
1
Classification code
3.3381
Classification scheme
SHIC
ID
10002011

Physical Characteristics

Materials
Rayon (Whole)
Dimensions
Whole height 250.0 mm
Whole width 280.0 mm