Handkerchiefs A Collector's Guide

Handkerchiefs - taschentuchen, mouchoirs, fazzolettos, or panuelas - whatever they may be called - ore a classic example of art expressed in a utilitarian object. Is "art" too pretentious a term? Would "kitsch" be more accurate? Perhaps, but it doesn't matter. These objects ore amusing and attractive, while undeniably useful. But, really, would you blow your nose in the fanciful squares of cotton we've illustrated in this book? We hope not!

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COVER

CONTENTS

DEDICATION

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

INTRODUCTION

ANIMALS

DESIGNER

FOOD

LIFE

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