Not to be sneezed at: 1776 hankie bought by US museum
A handkerchief made in early 19th century Scotland celebrating the 1776 Declaration of Independence and featuring portraits of George Washington, John Adams, and Thomas Jefferson hammered for $55,000 (£40,425) at Eldred’s (26% buyer’s premium).
Josh Eldred, president of the East Dennis, Massachusetts firm, said the colour of the ink used in t…