Handkerchief
c. 1810
Cotton, plain weave; copperplate printed
52.4 × 64.8 cm (20.6 × 25.5 in)
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In the collection of Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago · as of July 2026
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FROM THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO’S CATALOG
Handkerchiefs of the early 19th century commonly depict events or individuals, but this example illustrates symbols associated with Freemasonry and the words to the Masonic song “Attic Fire.” Rather than functioning as a commemorative object, this handkerchief reflects an expression of shared beliefs associated with membership in a group.
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