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Handkerchief, early 19th century

This is a Handkerchief. It is dated early 19th century and we acquired it in 1943. Its medium is linen, cotton. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 55 × 55 cm (21 5/8 × 21 5/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Handkerchief, early 19th century; linen, cotton; H x W: 55 × 55 cm (21 5/8 × 21 5/8 in.); 1943-58-1

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