Neckerchief

Gray and maroon silk neckerchief, Mount Lebanon, NY

1809-1880

Object ID:
1957.9496.1
Community:
Kentuck,
Description

Silk, twill weave neckerchief, dove gray and maroon. About 5" short from exactly folded in half, therefore extra folding over shoulders when worn (folds sewn into place). Five line design about 1 1/4" from edge; begin at just under 1/8" wide and increase in size to about 1/4", about 1/2" space, and reverse design begins; direction of twill alternates at each area of design; design crosses at four corners. 23" long piece of netting attached at center, inside of neck area. 14 1/2" x 1 1/2" green silk ribbon hangs from inside at center back. Entirely hand sewn. All edges finished.

Kentucky

Kentucky

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