Dresser Scarf

Classification: 
Date: 
ca. 1886
Medium: 
Linen
Dimensions: 
Overall: 46 x 22 in. ( 116.8 x 55.9 cm )
Description: 
White woven linen dresser scarf with an image of the Statue of Liberty in front of the New York Harbor and the Manhattan skyline in blue; blue fleur-de-lys border and fringed ends; inscribed, "Liberty Enlightning America" above the image of the statue.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Mrs. Helen Zolot
Object Number: 
1984.108
Marks: 
woven: above image: "LIBERTY ENLIGHTNING AMERICA"
Gallery Label: 
Jacob Freund (died c. 1910), the donor's grandfather, was a linen merchant in New York. The scarf originally belonged to him and descended in the family to Mrs. Zolot.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1886
eMuseum Object ID: 
30739
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Flag: 35 Stars Americnan Flag

Classification: 
Date: 
1863-1865
Medium: 
Wool, cotton
Dimensions: 
Overall: 136 x 146 in. ( 345.4 x 370.8 cm )
Description: 
Wool hand sewn U.S. flag with thirty-five white cotton stars applied to the blue canton (five rows of seven); thirteen red and white stripes; white cotton hoist.
Object Number: 
INV.12270
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1865
eMuseum Object ID: 
30738
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Flag: 13 Star American Flag

Classification: 
Date: 
1880-1920
Medium: 
Silk, wood
Dimensions: 
flag: 4 x 6 in. ( 10.2 x 15.2 cm ) flagstaff: 11 x 1/4 in. ( 27.9 x 0.6 cm )
Description: 
Silk printed U.S. flag (Betsy Ross design) with thirteen stars in the canton; thirteen red and white stripes; nailed to a black wood flagstaff with a gold painted finial.
Credit Line: 
Charles M. Lefferts Collection
Object Number: 
INV.12269d
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1920
eMuseum Object ID: 
30736
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Handkerchief

Classification: 
Date: 
1825-1875
Medium: 
Linen
Dimensions: 
Overall: 24 3/8 x 25 1/4 in. ( 61.9 x 64.1 cm )
Description: 
White cambric handkerchief with drawnwork along the inside of the hemmed edges.
Object Number: 
Z.1024
Marks: 
handwritten: at one corner: "C. R. Francis / no 10."
Gallery Label: 
This handkerchief belonged to Mrs. C. R. Francis.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1875
eMuseum Object ID: 
30726
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Handkerchief

Classification: 
Date: 
1850-1900
Medium: 
Linen
Dimensions: 
Overall: 13 1/2 x 13 3/4 in. ( 34.3 x 34.9 cm )
Description: 
Ecru linen handkerchief with a row of drawnwork along the inside edges of the hem, and around the central area creating a design of rows of interconnecting circles.
Object Number: 
Z.1026.13
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1900
eMuseum Object ID: 
30725
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Handkerchief

Classification: 
Date: 
1900-1930
Medium: 
Linen, silk
Dimensions: 
Overall: 10 x 9 3/4 in. ( 25.4 x 24.8 cm )
Description: 
White linen handkerchief with drawnwork along the inside edges of the hem on all sides, at one corner, two hand embroidered whitework birds carry floral garland in their beaks, on the other side of the garland is another bird with another floral garland on the opposite side.
Object Number: 
Z.1026.2
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1930
eMuseum Object ID: 
30719
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Handkerchief

Classification: 
Date: 
1930-1950
Medium: 
Linen, silk
Dimensions: 
Overall: 9 5/8 x 10 in. ( 24.4 x 25.4 cm )
Description: 
White linen handkerchief with a light blue row embroidered near the outer edge on all sides, a dark blue row embroidered within this with a floral motif at one corner of different colored flowers at the corners of a diamond design.
Object Number: 
Z.1026.1
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1950
eMuseum Object ID: 
30718
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Handkerchief

Classification: 
Date: 
1850-1900
Medium: 
Linen
Dimensions: 
Overall: 15 3/4 x 15 5/8 in. ( 40 x 39.7 cm )
Description: 
White cambric handkerchief with hand embroidered whitework floral bouquet and ribbon garland near the outer edge on all sides, it is hemmed with straight edges, a monogram at one corner.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Mrs. Alexander O. Vietor
Object Number: 
1969.62.12
Marks: 
embroidered: at one corner: "M T F"
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1900
eMuseum Object ID: 
30717
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Handkerchief

Classification: 
Date: 
1850-1900
Medium: 
Linen
Dimensions: 
Overall: 15 3/8 x 15 1/2 in. ( 39.1 x 39.4 cm )
Description: 
White cambric handkerchief with whitework monogram at one corner, drawnwork along the inside edge of hem.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Mrs. Alexander O. Vietor
Object Number: 
1969.62.11
Marks: 
embroidered: at one corner: "A E F"
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1900
eMuseum Object ID: 
30716
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Handkerchief

Classification: 
Date: 
1850-1900
Medium: 
Linen
Dimensions: 
Overall: 14 1/2 x 14 1/4 in. ( 36.8 x 36.2 cm )
Description: 
White cambric handkerchief with hand embroidered whitework around outer edge of the central area of geometric and floral design, there is a monogram at one corner with a floral garland beneath, drawnwork along inside edge of hem.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Mrs. Alexander O. Vietor
Object Number: 
1969.62.10
Marks: 
embroidered: at one corner: "Y"
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1900
eMuseum Object ID: 
30715
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

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