Piña Handkerchief

Filipino

19th century

Medium/Technique Pineapple leaf fiber (piña), plain-weave, with cotton embroidery, drawn-work, and laid-work

Dimensions 42.8 x 43.2 cm (16 7/8 x 17 in.)

Credit Line Gift of Henry W. Bliss

Accession Number23.724

NOT ON VIEW

CollectionsAsia

DescriptionThe initials, R.G. are embroidered in laid-work. The scalloped border is drawn-work with embroidery.

ProvenanceMrs. John Marshall Collection