Costume & Textilesca. 1900Handkerchief is a costume institute of Turkish origin created in ca. 1900 using linen, silk, metallic — now part of the Costume Institute collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Linen, silk, metallic |
| Department | Costume Institute |
| Credit Line | Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gift of the Brooklyn Museum, 2009; Gift of Mary Sefton Thomas, 1984 |
| Date | ca. 1900 |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Turkish culture. The estimated date range is 1898 – 1902.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Handkerchief?
Handkerchief is housed in the Costume Institute department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Handkerchief created?
Handkerchief dates to ca. 1900.
What material is Handkerchief made from?
Handkerchief is crafted from linen, silk, metallic.
Is Handkerchief in the public domain?
Handkerchief is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026