I thought you might like to see some vintage handkerchief advertising. It is rather fun especially to see ones with prices! These are not for sale, just for your enjoyment.
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Schlesinger & Mayer Chicago 1898 Advertisement

Handkerchierf Flirtations Late 1800’s

James Mc Cutcheon New York
1908

1910 For Childrens Handkerchiefs

LISSUE HANKIES 1911 & 1923
Bloch Freres French Handkerchiefs 1946


Girls Scout Hankies 1948 & 1950
1949 Spring Handkerchief Ad
1949

1952 Palm Beach Florida Ad

1953 Saturday Evening Post Magazine

1956 Handkerchief Sale

TOO CUTE!
HANDKERCHIEF PERFUMES

How about a Handkerchief Church Bazaar? I think I live in the wrong era, I would love that!

1942 Valentine Postcard Ad Yale Barn Canaan Ct.
Beautiful Lace Hankie in Satin Heart Pouch for $2.00!
I Hope you enjoyed your litte trip down Memory Lane!
Here are some books you might be interested in about handkerchief collecting and displaying:
Hanky Panky: An Intimate History of the Handkerchief
Collecting Handkerchiefs
Hooked on Hankies
Handkerchiefs: A Collector’s Guide
Hanky-Panky Crazy Quilts
Printed & Lace Handkerchiefs: Interpreting a Popular 20th Century Collectible
Children’s Handkerchiefs: A Two Hundred Year History
If you like vintage advertisments check out this book:
Full-Color Vintage Advertising Illustrations CD-ROM and Book
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