World’s Fair 1893 Columbian Exposition Embroidered Silk Handkerchiefs

Updated on August 13, 2026: All silk handkerchiefs are sold.

Three embroidered handkerchiefs from the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago.

Each piece features embroidered World’s Fair imagery, with decorative stitching and period souvenir details tied to the Columbian Exposition.

Available individually:

• SOLD — Brown —  Embroidered patriotic eagle and shield design above the words “World’s Fair 1893.” With stitched border. 

• White — Embroidered with flowers, a central building from the World's Fair and the year 1893. On the upper corner of the handkerchief, the name "Belle." Adorned with scalloped green edging.
  
  
• Ivory — Embroidered flowers on all corners, a central building from the World's Fair Chicago and the year 1893. On the upper corner, the name, "Anna Luger" Surrounded by a scalloped edge.

Shipping: $10. Please allow two weeks for shipping.