Handkerchiefs, Medium: cotton Technique: printed by engraved plate on plain weave Label: cotton printed by engraved plate, Panel of printed cotton with four boys' handkerchiefs which were never cut into individual squares. The fabric was hemmed, embroidered with initials and used as a man's handkerchief. The upper left square contains a scene of children at work and play. The upper right square features two giraffes surrounded by other animals, including a lion, a tiger, an armadillo, and a gazelle. The lower left square shows horses and various horse-drawn carriages

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Size: 3900px × 3561px
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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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