“Spotted” Handkerchiefs, such as our White & Red "Spot'd & Bordered" Handkerchief, appear frequently throughout the 18th and into the 19th centuries. They are described in shop advertisements, runaway ads and featured in genre paintings. Originally made by “tie & dye” method in India, English printers & dyers sought to duplicate the popular style using blocks, which made for lively patterns at minimal cost.
This handkerchief is based on contemporary illustrations and art, as well as a large number of written descriptions from the 1750's onward, proving the popularity of the color and style. Our handkerchief is based on the illustration of "The Lovely Lavinia".
Our White & Red "Spot'd & Bordered" Handkerchief:
- Measures approximately 34 inches square.
- 100% hand loomed cotton mull.
- Hand printed and hand finished.
- To learn more about our White & Red "Spot'd & bordered" Handkerchief, or our other designs, please visit About Our Handkerchiefs
