This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/29/2020
Silk handkerchief circa 1945 owned by the Duchess of Windsor, Wallis Simpson, with a beautiful embroidered violet crown encircled by ribbon scrollwork. Handkerchief measures approximately 27'' square, folded to a size of approximately 5.5'' x 9'', featuring the crown. With a hand-sewn tag on the edge reading ''W/A/'' and then handwritten, ''W/656''. Near fine condition. Part of lot 2146 from the 1997 Sotheby's sale of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor's personal property, with the original Sotheby's lotting tag.