Handkerchief, Sir William Inglis, 57th (West Middlesex) Regiment of Foot, 1810 (c)
handkerchief, handkerchief
Accession Number

NAM.1996-02-206-1

Description

Handkerchief which belonged to Lieutenant-General Sir William Inglis, 1810 (c). Associated with Lady Inglis, Civilian. Cotton muslin and lace. Centre of handkerchief of muslin banded by wide cotton, Nottingham-type lace. The pattern consists of a flower head alternating with an oval shape edged with flower heads. On outer edge a band of muslin, the outer edges trimmed with scallop edged, Nottingham-type lace bearing a repeating floral motif.

Events

Albuera, Battle of, 1811 (Peninsular War 1808-1814)