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Economy Handkerchief

c. 1938

Katherine Hastings

Associated Names

Katherine Hastings

Artist, American, active c. 1935

A folded handkerchief with detailed embroidery in a floral and paisley pattern is laid out on a neutral, off-white background. The primary colors visible are the light cream of the handkerchief and the slightly darker thread used for the embroidery. Positioned in the center of the image, the handkerchief sits with the embroidered corner closest to the viewer, while the opposite corner is folded underneath.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 50.9 x 38.2 cm (20 1/16 x 15 1/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.9849

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64592008

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