Handkerchief

Unknown

fourth quarter 19th century · linen, silk · Costume Institute

The Asian theme of this handkerchief is an expression of the interest in exoticism in the late 19th century and the particular interest in Japanese culture. Although the lace is made by machine, the outlining threads are hand-sewn, which gives the overall piece a more textural quality.

Artist

Unknown

Date

fourth quarter 19th century

Medium

linen, silk

Culture

American

Department

Costume Institute

Credit line

Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gift of the Brooklyn Museum, 2009; Gift of Charlotte R. Stillman, 1951