Object number
79/4
Description
Handkerchief used by a coachman in red cotton with design in white. The origin of this item is unknown.
Handkerchief used by a coachman in red cotton with design in white. The origin of this item is unknown.
Physical description
Handkerchief: cotton
Label Text
Handkerchiefs, 1940s. These red and white cotton handkerchiefs were also used as neckerchiefs. Many farmers of the mid twentieth century used items in this simple country style. One of the examples shown here came as part of a set bought in 1940 at a cost of three shillings and eleven-and-a-half pence, which included eight-and-a-half pence tax. MERL 97/37/4, MERL 74/110, MERL 79/4 [Although this label was never actually displayed the actual objects were used to dress a large display case].
Archival history
MERL 'Handwritten accession' form (Institute of Agricultural History) – 'Handerchief // In museum since early days but never accessioned // Description: Red cotton handkerchief with design in white''
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