An Abstract of the Treaty of Peace

Silk handkerchief commemorating the Peace Treaty concluded at Utrecht in 1713. Silk; engraved and plate printed in black ink by Charles Weston at the Nag's Head in Bishopsgate Street near Leadenhall, 1713. This commemoration of the Treaty of Utrecht is placed within a circular border which Weston had earlier used in conjunction with 'Ogilby's Roads' (Map of England). Weston's reference to the latter is the earliest example of a cloth map actually being referred to as a handkerchief. Ogilby's Map of England had first been published in 1675.

Central text headed: "An Abstract of the Treaty of Peace between the Queen of Great Britain &c the King of France, concluded at Utrecht March 31 - April 11, 1713" followed by 30 numbered clauses plus the names Bristol, Strafford, Huxelles, Mesnager. The text is contained in a square surrounded by portraits of "The Plenipotentia" from different countries, with military symbols. Each corner contains the arms and symbols of the monarchies. Small scrolling border round edges. Printed along bottom of text: "Sold by Charles Weston at the Nag's Head in Bishop's Gate Street, near Leaden Hall, where may be had Ogilbys Road & Several other Printed Handkerchiefs".