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Handkerchief (USA), ca. 1862

This is a Handkerchief. It is dated ca. 1862 and we acquired it in 1937. Its medium is cotton and its technique is embroidered. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 50 x 45.7 cm (19 11/16 in. x 18 in.)

Cite this object as

Handkerchief (USA), ca. 1862; cotton; H x W: 50 x 45.7 cm (19 11/16 in. x 18 in.); 1937-16-8

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