Kate Hewitt created a small gift for John Reynolds. She wanted her beau to have a special keepsake to carry with him when he went to war. Maj. Gen. John Fulton Reynolds was shot and died on the ...

Similarly, the groom carries a handkerchief that bears symbols representing his family. It is often used during moments when ...

In the world of lingerie, there's one underwear brand that's as ubiquitous as a Starbucks on every city corner: Hanky Panky. You've definitely seen the pretty-packaged panty, rolled up and ready to go ...

These handkerchiefs, known as “bordados” in Spanish, were embroidered by Utah Sisters of the Holy Cross and associates of their congregation to commemorate victims of the drug war with Mexico, those ...

Many couples want to find special ways to commemorate all the aspects of their wedding festivities. And it’s often the smallest details that make the biggest impact — like a set of resin bookends with ...

The Oxford English Dictionary clearly defines the word handkerchief: “Noun – a square of cotton or other finely woven material, typically carried in one’s pocket and intended for blowing or wiping one ...

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