Advanced Search 
Calico
Handkerchief
Calico
American
late 18th to early 19th century
Place of Manufacture: possibly United States (textile); Place of Use: Lexington, Massachusetts, United States; Place of Manufacture: Massachusetts, United States
Medium/Technique
Block-printed cotton plain weave
Dimensions
53.2 x 55 cm (20 15/16 x 21 5/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Miss Ellen A. Stone
Accession Number99.844
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionHandkerchief with small dark red dots and narrow vine border on white ground, small symmetrical floral motifs at each corner; single selvedge edge with three hemmed sides
ProvenanceWorn by a member of the Robbins family; inherited by Ellen A. Stone; gift to MFA, 1899