Embroidered bridal handkerchief made by an unidentified enslaved seamstress National Museum of African American History and Culture. Object Details ... Eliza Abigail Toomer, American, 1843 - 1906 ...

Sisterhood of the traveling handkerchief: Nearly 90 brides from Cleveland and beyond use same handkerchief at wedding. Through the simple chiffon hanky, the women are all connected.

For this DIY, choose a selection of handkerchiefs that go well with the theme of your wedding or event. Vintage handkerchiefs can be found at yard sales and antique shops in addition to thrift stores.

The Handkerchief Shop, Colleen Corcoran’s custom wedding embroidery business, has a new appointment-only studio in Medford, New Jersey.

From handkerchiefs to cake toppers, the hunt for vintage wedding ‘curiosities,’ some collectors say, is not unlike the chase for an actual spouse. By Alix Strauss Marilynn Gelfman Karp owns ...