A cotton handkerchief inspired by textile goods recovered from the Steamer Bertrand.
The Steamer Bertrand was bound for Virginia City, Montana when it struck a snag and sank in the Missouri River on April 1, 1865. More than a century later, salvage work recovered preserved goods from the vessel, including printed cloth intended for western markets and settlements.
Some museum experts believe the narrow printed cloth may have been intended as handkerchiefs or as bulk cloth goods. This reproduction draws from those surviving textile details and presents them as a practical cotton handkerchief connected to the movement of goods into the post-Civil War West.
Product Details:
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Material: 100% cotton
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Size: 31 x 25 inches
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Inspiration: Printed cloth goods recovered from the Steamer Bertrand
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Historical connection: Missouri River, 1865, western settlement supply trade
- Care Instructions: Wash cold and line dry prior to use.
