Handkerchief

Magna Carta, the Great Charter of English liberties, was first issued by King John at Runnymede in June 1215. Since the 13th century, it has come to be regarded by the English people and all who have adopted English laws as their chief constitutional defence against arbitrary or unjust rule.

This commemorative handkerchief depicts the signing of the treaty. Taken from an engraved print of the late 18th century, it is one of the earliest visual depictions of the scene itself in popular culture.