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Handkerchiefs (USA)

This is a Handkerchiefs. It is dated late 19th century and we acquired it in 1931. Its medium is linen, cotton, silk and its technique is embroidered. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Sarah Cooper Hewitt and Eleanor Garnier Hewitt. It is credited Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt.

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Handkerchiefs (USA); linen, cotton, silk; Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt; 1931-73-145-a/g

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