Created by
Unidentified
Owned by
Tubman, Harriet, American, 1822 - 1913
Date
1870s - early 20th century
Medium
probably linen, possibly cotton, silk
Dimensions
H x W: 12 1/2 x 12 1/2 in. (31.8 x 31.8 cm)
Description
A square handkerchief made of machine-woven off-white linen or cotton with scalloped edges. The handkerchief is machine-embroidered in silk around the borders with a design of two zigzags running parallel with each other and small dots between the zigzag lines and above the inner line. At the peak of each scallop is a heart with a flower growing from its center. There is a floral spray of seven (7) flowers in each corner.
Place used
Auburn, Cayuga County, New York, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Slavery and Freedom Objects
Clothing - Fashion and Historical
Type
handkerchiefs
Topic
Clothing and dress
Self-liberation
Slavery
Social reform
Women
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Charles L. Blockson
Object number
2009.50.40.1
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd58261e616-930e-4d5a-bff3-cd8675567ee1

Cataloging is an ongoing process and we may update this record as we conduct additional research and review. If you have more information about this object, please contact us at NMAAHCDigiTeam@si.edu

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