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Vintage, Handmade & One-Of-A-Kind Linens & Hankies |
Many More Hankies May Be Found On Specific Hanky Pages
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Y Doilies Y Towels Y Madeira Monogrammed Pillowcases
Y Care & Uses for Vintage Linens Y About Us
Arts & Crafts Hanky Bag Society Silk Embroidery $45.00
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Vintage Wedding Hanky Limerick Lace $24.95
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Floral Print Hanky Daisies & Violets $12.95
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1953 Hanky Queen Elizabeth's Coronation $12.95
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Irish Linen Hanky Handmade Lace $8.95
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Wedding Hanky Limerick Lace & Applique $13.00
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Hanky Figural Lace Little Girl $8.95
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Handmade Petit Point Hanky $12.95
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Vintage Hankie Blue Roses $9.95
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Monogram H Hanky $12.95
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State Map Hanky New Jersey With Violets $14.95
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Irish Linen Hanky Handmade Tatted Lace $9.95
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Shaped Hanky Roses Print On Blue $8.95
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Valentine Hanky In Card $12.95
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Vintage Hanky Battenberg Lace $12.95
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| Y Floral Print Hankies | Y Irish Linen Hankies | Y Monogrammed Hankies | |||
| Y Embroidered Hankies | Y Novelties & Holidays | Y Wedding Hankies 1 | |||
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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. |
