Back Alley Antiques

Antiques and Collectibles

Vintage Hankies and Linens


Vintage handkerchiefs are very collectible and are certainly more attractive than the paper tissues that took over their place in our lives. Check out our wonderful selection of these beautiful collectibles!

Vintage black linen hankie with 2 white appliqué flowers.12 inches square. White flowers do not fluoresce under long wave UV light so I assume this was made prior to 1950. Faint perfume aroma. Excellent condition. $9.95

 


Vintage linen hankie with drawn work in corners and border. 12 inches square. $18.00

 


Vintage pre-1950's linen handkerchief by Bernard Wolf. Made in Switzerland. Has sticker that states "Rememberchiefs Hand Rolled". 12 inches square. Embroidered Pansies. Excellent condition. $16.00

 


Vintage cotton hankie with 12 inches square. Marked "All Cotton RN 13962". $14.95

 


Circa 1933 vintage handkerchief made of Japanese silk. 11 inches square. Counted 20 tiny holes close to folds. $32.00

 


Set of 4 pastel linen vintage hankies with white bird, possibly a chicken, embroidered and encircled by flowers. 7 inches square. Yellow handkerchief has a small light stain in point below bird that was under a remnant of the label. Circa 1940's. $36.00

 


Vintage lime green cotton hankie with large floral border of roses and assorted yellow, blue and purple flowers. 12 inches square. $14.95

 


This vintage cotton hankie has an off-center vase with Dogwood cuttings. The center is gray surrounded by green and a white border. Pre-1950's. 12 inches square. $14.95

 


Vintage pre-1950's linen floral handkerchief. Overcast scalloped border. Tiny dark stains in the center of this lovely hankie. 12 inches square. Has foil tag stamped "Grand Duchess Handkerchief" and "Reg. US Pat. Off.". $16.00

 


This vintage hankie is pre-1950's and has an embroidered floral spray in one corner. The edges are finely scalloped. Approximately 14 1/2 inches square. There is some staining at a couple of folds that will probably wash out. $14.95

 


Vintage hankie with small red tulips in the center with white background and larger white flower around the border with red background. One small pin hole. 12 inches square. Scalloped border. $14.95

 


 

Vintage cut-out/embroidered linen handkerchief. Probably of French origin. Note stain in second photograph.12 inches square. $19.95

 


Vintage linen hankie with large hearts encircling courting couple. Small green hearts and white dots in center. 12 inches square. Brown staining at border. $19.95

 


Vintage round cotton hankie with lots of red roses! 14 inches in diameter. Brownish discoloration at crease. No tears. $19.95

 


Vintage Desco linen Hankie with scalloped border. Embroidered red roses adorn each corner. Label intact. Premium quality. 11 inches square. Faint perfume aroma. Made in Switzerland. $24.95