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1900-1940
GUSN-24428
Linen handkerchief case w/ cut embroidery and green satin lining. Linen is beige; cutwork of floral sprigs w/ diamonds framing flower petals as central design. Gathered green satin drawstring near top; unevenly scalloped edges at top.
handkerchief boxes
embroidering
linen (material)
satin
floral patterns
Linen
Satin
Embroidered
Sprig
HOLDER, TISSUE
Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),
Unknown
14.75 x 10 (HxW) (inches)
Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker
1998.5269
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