“Handkerchief” by Philippines (c. 1840) is a public-domain (CC0) artwork, free to view, download and reuse for any purpose. It is catalogued from the open collection of Art Institute of Chicago.

Handkerchief

Handkerchief

TitleHandkerchief
ArtistPhilippines
Datec. 1840 19th century
MediumPineapple fiber, plain weave (pina cloth); cut and drawnwork embroidered with silk and cotton in cross, darned squared, darned wheels, interlocking, satin, and single faggot stitches; embroidered with cotton in the back, buttonhole, padded satin, and twined double running stitches
Classificationtextile
OriginPhilippines Philippines
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineGift of Mrs. Charles L. Hutchinson and M. C. Zurcher
RightsPublic domain (CC0)

About this artwork

“Handkerchief” is a work by Philippines, dated c. 1840. It is executed in pineapple fiber, plain weave (pina cloth); cut and drawnwork embroidered with silk and cotton in cross, darned squared, darned wheels, interlocking, satin, and single faggot stitches; embroidered with cotton in the back, buttonhole, padded satin, and twined double running stitches and classified as textile. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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Updated 2026-09-06