This wonderful 3 Purples Medallion Printed Handkerchief is reproduced from the Susan W. Greene collection at Genesee Country Village & Museum.
Dating from 1790-1820, its pattern is one that is found in a variety of collections, with its sprigged ground, central medallion and corner medallions.
A popular color of the 18th and early 19th centuries, purple was often printed in two or three shades, with great attention given to detail through its shading.
Our 3 Purples Medallion Printed handkerchief:
- Measures approximately 34 inches square
- 100% hand loomed cotton mull.
- Hand printed and hand finished.
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