Handkerchief

Unknown

third quarter 19th century · piña · Costume Institute

The images seen here depict unusual figures wearing disparate costumes and engaging in various activities, such as cock-fighting. The motifs appear to represent one culture's interpretation of another.

Artist

Unknown

Date

third quarter 19th century

Medium

piña

Culture

probably Philippine

Department

Costume Institute

Credit line

Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gift of the Brooklyn Museum, 2009; Gift of Mrs. Frank L. Babbott, 1954