Henry Ford Museum Souvenir Handkerchief, 1952-1956
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Margaret Thomas "Tammis" Keefe (1913-1960) created lively, whimsical designs for printed textiles. In the late 1940s, she began to design handkerchiefs that were sold at high-end retailers. She also created designs featuring American cities and attractions, showing highlights not to be missed. Keefe designed this souvenir handkerchief for Henry Ford Museum in the 1950s.
Margaret Thomas "Tammis" Keefe (1913-1960) created lively, whimsical designs for printed textiles. In the late 1940s, she began to design handkerchiefs that were sold at high-end retailers. She also created designs featuring American cities and attractions, showing highlights not to be missed. Keefe designed this souvenir handkerchief for Henry Ford Museum in the 1950s.
Artifact
Handkerchief
Date Made
1952-1956
Keywords
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2015.105.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Christine B. Jeryan.
Material
Cloth
Color
Blue
Green
Brown
White (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 12.5 in
Width: 13 in
Length: 0.063 in
Inscriptions
in center of handkerchief: HENRY FORD MUSEUM/ DEARBORN, MICHIGAN beneath images on handkerchief: Old Engine/ Locksmith Shop/ Village Carriage/ Violin Shop/ First Ford/ Old Tailor Shop/ Conestoga Wagon/ Gun Shop
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