Handkerchief

2016-21-63

From: Philippine Islands

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number 2016-21-63
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Philippine Islands
Section Oceanian
Materials Pineapple Fiber | Cotton | Silk
Technique Woven | Supplementary Weft Embroidery
Description

Square handkerchief of piña (pineapple fiber) cloth with scalloped edges stitched in aqua cotton thread. "Philippines" in light aqua across the middle with supplementary silk weft; palm trees, crops, and nipa huts with supplementary silk weft along two opposite sides.

Length 27.5 cm
Width 27 cm
Credit Line Transferred from the Museum Education Department, 2016
Other Number ED4362 - Museum Education Number

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