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# H-3494 Vintage Wedding Hanky Limerick Lace$14.95
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# H-3191 Vintage Burmel Hanky Vivid Dog Print Cocker Spaniel$24.95
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# H-193 Hanky Figural Lace Little Girl$8.95
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# H-3482 Vintage Hanky Embroidered Red Roses $12.95
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# H-3365 Vintage Hanky Monogrammed F
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# H-3489 Vintage Hanky Floral Print Big, Blue Poppy$12.95
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# H-2216 Vintage Hanky Floral Print Tiger Lilies $12.00
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# H-2827 Vintage Hanky Christmas Wreath$15.95
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# H-2960 Unusual Print-On-Print Vintage Hanky Floral Paisley $8.95
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# H-2350 4 Irish Linen Hanky Blanks$12.95
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# H-3483 Vintage Hanky Floral Print Pink Amaryllis$9.95
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# H-3255 Vintage Black Hanky Petit Point Embroidery$12.95
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# H-3488 Vintage Hanky Floral Print Cutwork Lace Bow $14.95
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# H-3594 Vintage Handmade Hanky Handmade Whitework Monogrammed E$12.95
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# H-3267 Vintage Hanky Floral Print Poppies$9.95
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# H-3568 Vintage Round Hanky Floral Print Daisies $14.00
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# H-3257 Vintage Hanky Embroidered Rose$10.95
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# HB-9 Vintage Hanky Bag White Linen Madeira Hand Finishing$14.95
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# H-3484 Vintage Hanky Embroidered Yellow Roses $10.95
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# H-2527 Vintage Hanky Floral Print Big Red Blossom$12.95
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# H-3493 Vintage Irish Linen Hanky Handmade Tatted Lace$9.95
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# H-3030 Vintage Madeira Hanky Monogrammed F$11.95
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# H-3490 Vintage Hanky Cutwork Lace Pink Monogrammed M$14.95
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# H-2834 Vintage Hanky Floral Print Blue Iris$12.95
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ABOUT HANKIES
Today hankies are both decorative and collectible. Floral print, embroidered and Irish linen hankies are widely used in craft projects. A monogrammed hanky makes a simple greeting card so much more special. But, not so many years ago hankies were a part of every lady's life. A scented hanky in purse or pocket was an essential part of her ensemble. The fashion conscious chose her hanky-of-the-day to complement her costume and the occasion----tailored or dressy and color-co-ordinated. A whole wardrobe of hankies developed. Hankies were not only a fashion accessory, but a part of society and courting customs. A dropped hanky was a time-honored introduction invitation. The heirloom wedding hankie became part of the bride's ensemble. In some circles, the depth and shade of lace on a widow's hanky indicated her stage in the mourning period (and thus her possible availability for a new relationship). Etiquette required careful choice and use of hankies. In our grandmother's time, idle hands were frowned upon. Sewing with friends was socially acceptable. Hankies were an easily portable project. Irish linen squares, known as hanky blanks, fit easily into the sewing basket and young girls practiced their lace-making and embroidery skills in the art of hanky making. This page shows you a varied sampling of hankies. Specific hanky styles; floral print, Irish linen, monogrammed, wedding or novelty hankies may be found in the site map above left.
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Updated 04/09/13
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