Bertrand Handkerchief Scarf

Among Winterthur’s glorious textile collection is a late 18th century, block-printed handkerchief, or kerchief, with a nature motif of raspberries, vines, and leaves.

The handkerchief design is reflected in patterns found in the Bertrand Room on the third floor of the house. Architectural Features in the room originated in Belle Isle, a house constructed by Thomas Bertrand in Lancaster County Virginia circa 1770. Today the room showcases some of Winterthur’s New York Chippendale-style furniture and imported vine-like sconces to help illuminate a collection of white salt-glazed stoneware ceramics decorated in basket weave and berry motifs.

This antique handkerchief inspired Burnley and Trowbridge's artists to create a reproduction scarf crafted from hand-loomed cotton mull, block printed and finished entirely by hand. With meticulous attention to detail, these designs bring unparalleled quality and timeless elegance into contemporary style.

Approximately 35" x 35"