Well, FrHanky, that's just disrespectful.

It's a handkerchief. Sentimental value's great and all, but it's a scrap of cloth, however nice.

That's heartbreaking! I'm so sorry! I can't imagine how you must've felt! My mom gave me a silver nut bowl that's been in our family for over 100 yrs, I treasure it ! Anyone of us would have been just as crushed! Take it in to get it cleaned, (hopefully they can save it) explain to your daughter how SPECIAL it is, perhaps frame it so you know it's safe!

I'm sure that is not the only gift she gave her. Maybe she forgot, is she pregnant? Many families have little heirlooms that are passed along... a hanky that is tucked in a bracelet on the wedding day, a special wedding ring for when your hands swell during pregnancy.

Four generations and its finally being put to good use, as I'm sure your great-great-great grandparents would have envisioned it. I think that's a bit more then four generations, but still. What's the point in worshipping your ancestors old snot rag if you're not even going to use it? If it means that much it should have been in a frame, and I doubt your daughter would take it out just for that. I mean no disrespect; I'm sorry for her carelessness, Op.

Sentimental value is nice but have you considered if it just does not mean much to her, i personally never saw the point of family heirlooms as they tend to just be an exuse for people to brag about their family history.

I've got no doubt it's been used as a cum towel already. Next month: car wash rag.

If it meant that much to you, you should have given something else! Try giving flatware next time.

If it's been in the family that long, it's probably been used for worse things.

There are worse things that could be used...