Handkerchief Collection (page 9)

The lions court - Fables by La Fontaine, 19th century (engraving)
DUV4214763 The lions court - Fables by La Fontaine, 19th century (engraving) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47); Private Collection; (add.info)

Young Woman with a Small Veil, ca 1870 (oil on canvas)
LRI4651800 Young Woman with a Small Veil, ca 1870 (oil on canvas) by Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919); Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; (add.info.: Young Woman with a Voilette, circa 1870)

The skeleton of Death holds a handkerchief to his eye socket as a woman commits suicide off a cliff to join her drowned
FLO4690264 The skeleton of Death holds a handkerchief to his eye socket as a woman commits suicide off a cliff to join her drowned lover

The Resurrection of Lazarus (tempera on panel, 1461)
LRI4605665 The Resurrection of Lazarus (tempera on panel, 1461) by Froment, Nicolas (c.1425-c.83/86); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

Portrait of the infante Isabelle Claire Eugenie of Austria (1566-1633) (Isabella of Spain
LSE4317587 Portrait of the infante Isabelle Claire Eugenie of Austria (1566-1633) (Isabella of Spain). Painting by Blas de Prado (ca. 1545-1599), oil on canvas, 1583

Letters X Y Z: Xavier the invalid and Yvon the Zouave. Engraving in "
DUV4204544 Letters X Y Z: Xavier the invalid and Yvon the Zouave. Engraving in " Comic Military Alphabet". Fifth series. Epinal imaging. Pellerin & Cie, Printers, Epinal, late 19th century

A Son of his Father, (oil on canvas)
985313 A Son of his Father, (oil on canvas) by Wyeth, Newell Convers (1882-1945); 76.5x81.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Son of his Father. Newell Convers Wyeth (1882-1945). Oil on canvas

First Mate, (oil on board)
822733 First Mate, (oil on board) by Hawthorne, Charles Webster (1872-1930); 122.5x122.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: First Mate. Charles Webster Hawthorne (1872-1930). Oil on board

New Sanitary Laundry, Novelty Silk Handkerchief
New Sanitary Laundry, Orchard Road, Shepherds Bush, West London - Novelty Silk Handkerchief. circa 1890

Boy in red suit, waving handkerchief (colour litho)
5236140 Boy in red suit, waving handkerchief (colour litho) by Greenaway, Kate (1846-1901) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boy in red suit, waving handkerchief)

Plate 250. Rising from Chair, Stooping and Lifting Hand-kerchief
3950477 Plate 250. Rising from Chair, Stooping and Lifting Hand-kerchief, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 28.3x25.6 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art

Plate 211. Stooping and Lifting Hand-Kerchief; Parasol in Left Hand
3950468 Plate 211.Stooping and Lifting Hand-Kerchief; Parasol in Left Hand, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 20.3x35.4 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art

Plate 96. Ascending Stairs Looking Around; Waving Handkerchief
3950152 Plate 96. Ascending Stairs Looking Around; Waving Handkerchief, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 17.2x44 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy

Sir Barnett Skettles, c. 1920s (pen & ink with w / c on paper)
FLP465438 Sir Barnett Skettles, c.1920s (pen & ink with w/c on paper) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); 28.5x22.5 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

Portrait of Violante, daughter of Palma Vecchio, 1530-35 (oil on canvas)
RPH92365 Portrait of Violante, daughter of Palma Vecchio, 1530-35 (oil on canvas) by Bordone, Paris (1500-71); 130x90 cm; Private Collection; eRichard Philp, London; Italian, out of copyright

Souvenir handkerchief, Garden Party of VC Heroes
Souvenir handkerchief, of the Garden Party and March of the VC Heroes to Buckingham Palace, London, Saturday 26 June 1920. 1920

A nasty cold in the head, caricature from Types Parisiens
CHT219336 A nasty cold in the head, caricature from Types Parisiens, mid 19th century (colour litho) by Daumier, Honore (1808-79); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Fashionable dancers performing La Trenis, a country dance section in the popular quadrille created by the French dance master Trenitz

Anne Genevieve de Bourbon, Duchess of Longueville, 1619-1679. Her hair is tied in a bun with two locks tied in ribbons, blue satin dress with lace collar and sleeves, bodice laced with pearls

Louise of Lorraine, wife of King Henry III of France, 1534-1601. She wears a small cap headdress, upright lace collar, surtout decorated with pearls and jewels, fur sleeves

Portrait of Celestina Interguglielmi
3571285 Portrait of Celestina Interguglielmi by Interguglielmi, Eugenio (fl.1900); (add.info.: Sicily 1908 ca. Photographer: Interguglielmi, Eugenio glass plate positive); Alinari Archives, Florence

The Emperor starts the Games (colour litho)
2794619 The Emperor starts the Games (colour litho) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Emperor starts the Games)

Habit of Zara in the Tragedy of the Mourning Bride (engraving)
3640626 Habit of Zara in the Tragedy of the Mourning Bride (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Habit of Zara in the Tragedy of the Mourning Bride)

Karin Mansdotter, c. 1570-9 (oil on canvas)
3588424 Karin Mansdotter, c.1570-9 (oil on canvas) by Swedish School, (16th century); 100x77 cm; National Museum, Stockholm

A Vos Souhaits! (Bless You!) (colour litho)
3099084 A Vos Souhaits! (Bless You!) (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Vos Souhaits! (Bless You!)

Poster, The British public is not to be sneezed at
Ministry of Health poster, The British public is not to be sneezed at -- coughs and sneezes spread diseases -- use your handkerchief to trap the germs and prevent droplet infection. circa 1950s

Advert for Mellins Emulsion 1895
Mellins Emulsion, medicine for children and adults to help with coughs, colds and bronchitis. 1895

The Great Plague of London
Two men holding handkerchiefs over their noses in an attempt to avoid catching the plague as they hurry through the London Streets

"Ninety-Three", the Last Offer (engraving)
1052965 " Ninety-Three", the Last Offer (engraving) by Small, William (1843-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Ninety-Three", the Last Offer)

All Over (colour litho)
961417 All Over (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: All Over. Engraving after an original painting by Luise Max-Ehrler)

Forfeits, 1872 (oil on panel)
659077 Forfeits, 1872 (oil on panel) by O Neill, George Bernard (1828-1917); 39x53.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Forfeits. George Bernard O Neill (1828-1917). Oil on panel

Goodbye, on the Mersey, 1880 (pencil & w / c with gum arabic and bodycolour on paper)
CH440597 Goodbye, on the Mersey, 1880 (pencil & w/c with gum arabic and bodycolour on paper) by Tissot, James Jacques Joseph (1836-1902)

Plate 40. Walking, Throwing Handkerchief Over Shoulders, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950127 Plate 40. Walking, Throwing Handkerchief Over Shoulders, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 22.7x29.9 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy

Plate 148. Descending Stairs, Turning Carrying Bucket of Water, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950456 Plate 148. Descending Stairs, Turning Carrying Bucket of Water, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 21.4x33.5 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy

Plate 107. Turning to Ascend Stairs, Bucket of Water & Broom in Hands
3950449 Plate 107. Turning to Ascend Stairs, Bucket of Water & Broom in Hands, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 20.8x37.9 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art

Plate 421. Toilet; Throwing Hand-kerchief Around Shoulders, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950408 Plate 421. Toilet; Throwing Hand-kerchief Around Shoulders, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 18.7x41.9 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy

Habit of the Grand Seignior or Emperor of the Turks in 1700 (engraving)
3640444 Habit of the Grand Seignior or Emperor of the Turks in 1700 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Habit of a Noble Matron of England in 1577 (engraving)
3640597 Habit of a Noble Matron of England in 1577 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Habit of a Noble Matron of England in 1577)

Get Well Soon greetings card (chromolitho)
731521 Get Well Soon greetings card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Get Well Soon greetings card)

Honore de Balzac (1799-1850) with a cane, probably drawn for the book
CHT233340 Honore de Balzac (1799-1850) with a cane, probably drawn for the book Physiologie du Rentier, c.1841 (ink on paper) by Daumier

Coavinses, c. 1920s (pen & ink with w / c on paper)
465514 Coavinses, c.1920s (pen & ink with w/c on paper) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); 28.5x22.5 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

Portrait of Mrs. Siddons (oil on canvas)
ALM403394 Portrait of Mrs. Siddons (oil on canvas) by Kauffmann, Angelica (1741-1807) (attr. to); 74.1x92.7 cm; Allen Memorial Art Museum, Oberlin College, Ohio

Portrait of a woman in traditional Filipino costume (oil on canvas)
LIT389500 Portrait of a woman in traditional Filipino costume (oil on canvas) by Filipino School, (19th Century); Photo eLuca Tettoni; Filipino, out of copyright

Kerchief commemorating the victories of the War of 1812, c. 1815 (cotton)
NYH185461 Kerchief commemorating the victories of the War of 1812, c.1815 (cotton) by American School, (19th century); 76.2x83.8 cm; Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Rosabell, pub. 1806 (hand coloured engraving)
2494738 Rosabell, pub. 1806 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878) & Isaac (1756-1811); Private Collection; (add.info.: Waves goodbye at port)

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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.