Handkerchief Collection (page 20)

JAMES HILTON (1900-1954). English novelist

SAMUEL BUTLER (1835-1902). English satirist. Original cabinet photograph

MANUEL MACHADO y RUIZ (1874-1947). Spanish poet

WOMENs FASHION, 1829. Women wearing a morning dress (left) and a public promenade dress. English color fashion plate from La Belle Assembl

WOMENs FASHION, 1858. Two society women wearing hoop skirt dresses by a Paris designer. French color fashion plate from Petit Courrier des Dames, 1858

WOMENs FASHION, 1828. Women wearing a carriage dress (left) and an evening dress. English color fashion plate from La Belle Assembl

OBESE COUPLE WALKING. Wood engraving, American, 19th century

BUTTER CHURN, 19th CENTURY. American plunger butter churn, late 19th century line engraving

BOY AND UNCLE. Wood engraving, English, 1881

THE REFRESHMENT, 19th CENT. 19th century engraving

NEW YORK: PEDDLERS, 1891. A pretzel peddler and other sidewalk vendors on New Yorks East Side. Wood engravings after W.A. Rogers, 1891

Card shows two children ascending in the basket of a balloon waving a flag and handkerchief. Date between 1860 and 1900?

Harrisons handkerchief extracts

Silhouette of a 19th century dance
Silhouette of couples at a 19th century dance (Jane Austen period), with a trio of musicians in the background. 1818

Two ladies in dresses by Doeuillet
Two fashionable ladies wearing tubular dresses by Doeuillet. On the left, a black sleeveless satin casino dress with scoop neckline and pleated handkerchief hemline

Two young ladies in dresses by Doucet
Two fashionable young ladies in sleeveless afternoon dresses by Doucet. On the left, a black silk chiffon and tulle tubular dress embroidered with white pearls

Two ladies in outfits by Philippe et Gaston and Drecoll
Two fashionable ladies wearing fashionable summer outfits, probably for a day at the races. On the left, a white cap-sleeve crepe dress with black floral pattern and yellow border trim

British Nurse off to the Western Front
Our Girls - Answering the Call A Young British girl sets out across the English Channel en route to the horrors of the Western Front

A seasick Cockney Yachtsman
The Cockney yachstman on being informed that land will be reached in about four hours! circa 1910s

Vols. I, II and III
Three ladies read by the sea on a bench, observed by two small dogs. Date: 1889

Miss Lascelles Costume
Miss Annie Lascelles, singer, wears a gown with a skirt comprised of 3 flounces that appear to be decorated with beads. The bodice is trimmed with rows of lace & fringing Date: 1850s

Sneezing
MODEL RELEASED. Sneezing. 9-year-old boy sneezing into a tissue as a result of rhinitis. This is an inflammation of the lining of the upper nasal tract, and occurs during colds

Senior woman blowing her nose
PROPERTY RELEASED. MODEL RELEASED. Senior woman blowing her nose

Snotty tissue

Hayfever
MODEL RELEASED. Hayfever. Boy blowing his nose. He is six years old

SAMUEL BASS (1851-1878). American Western bandit

LOUIS ARMSTRONG (1900-1971). American jazz musician. Photographed playing trumpet, 1953

EDDIE CONDON (1905-1973). American jazz musician

MAURICE CHEVALIER (1888-1971). French actor and singer. Photographed c1930

COWGIRL, c1906. A cowgirl on a ranch in western America. Stereograph, c1906

Britannia and Eve magazine, October 1935
Front cover illustration featuring a glamorous 1930s woman waving with a handkerchief from a ship. She wears a blue suit and hat, along with a bright yellow neck-tie and matching floral corsage

Lovers tiff
A young couple sit at opposite sides of a garden bench, his top hat separates them. They appear not to be on speaking terms

Mans top hat blown off on a windy day in March
A mans top hat is blown off over a cliff on a windy day by the sea in March. He waves his rolled umbrella in annoyance, but his dog seems unconcerned

Young man in studio photo, Mid Wales
A pale young man in a suit that looks too big for him, in the photographers studio, Mid Wales

Music sheet cover for I Would Not Have Thee, Call Me Back, a ballad with words by H Tolkien and music by G Tolkien. A lady of the Restoration period is depicted in a garden with her King Charles

King Alfonso XIII of Spain (1886-1941) here as a young man. Impeccably dressed in a wonderful (nautical) outfit of starched collar, reefer jacket and peaked naval hat

Bon Voyage
A woman waves good bye with a white handkerchief as a boat sails out into the distance

Fishermen and lobster pots
Two fishermen sit on the sea shore with their lobster and crab pots and netting. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Undated automatic photograph of a handkerchief leaving a table at a Rudi Schneider sance. This is one of series of photographs documenting Harry Prices investigations into the mediumistic abilities

Automatic photograph of sitters and Rudi Schneider at a sance at the National Laboratory of Psychical Research during which a rising handkerchief was photographed, 3 March 1932

An Officer And A Gentleman. By Blam
Officer cleaning a ladys leg with a handkerchief

Grandfather and Grandson go fishing
A Grandfather and his Grandson go fishing in a stream with nets on long poles. The young lad, wearing blue dungarees, catches a big one!

A Tatler Fashion for 1930, by Gordon Conway
Illustration showing an original design by Gordon Conway for a soft satin dinner dress, January 1930. The dress was designed on princess lines, ankle-length in front and longer behind

Crucifixion & Attributes
Jesus on his cross is surrounded with the attributes of his Passion - nails, sponge on a stick, St Veronicas handkerchief, scourges, 30 pieces of silver, cock etc

Fishermen at Overstrand
Fishermen by their boat on the promenade look out to sea at Overstrand, Norfolk

Ladies day suit, 1926
A suit featuring a long jacket made of Gabardine and Crepe de Chine. The outfit was accessorised with matching corsage and handkerchief and a sliver fox stole

October 1850 Fashions
Grey caraco dress with basques & skirt trimmed en tablier; white pardessus worn over a green dress; various jackets with pagoda or funnel sleeves; white lace jacket

Gold Dress 1830S
Late C19th century depiction of clothing from the 1830s. The dress has full sleeves tight from the elbow to the wrist & a full skirt & is worn with a belt & ruff

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From classic films to historical moments, the handkerchief has played a role in capturing emotions and stories throughout time. In The Railway Children (1970), a heavy shire horse pulls an old hay rake while women enjoy the outdoors in 1881, their delicate handkerchiefs fluttering in the breeze. Even renowned philosopher KIERKEGaRD, Soren (1813-1855) recognized its significance as he pondered life's mysteries. Saint Veronica herself is said to have used her handkerchief to wipe Jesus' face on his way to Calvary. In the iconic film Gone With The Wind (1939), Vivien Leigh as Scarlett O'Hara clutches her handkerchief tightly, symbolizing both vulnerability and strength amidst chaos. Its practicality shines through in the Coughs & Sneezes Poster, reminding us of proper hygiene etiquette. Beyond functionality, it becomes a fashion statement during summer holidays in Holland and Belgium or when Oscar Wilde sits regally with one draped over his arm, embodying elegance and sophistication. Young Rudi Schneider at just 14 years old showcases his psychic abilities by manipulating objects like a floating handkerchief. Even music embraces this timeless accessory; Louis Armstrong graces the cover of Hello Dolly. With charm exuding from every note he plays. The humble handkerchief weaves itself into our lives – whether catching tears of joy or offering comfort during times of sorrow. It remains an enduring symbol that transcends time and culture.